Product Description:

5th Element is our skin-contact orange wine — Ontario's pioneering style since 2013. A vibrant, straw-coloured white made from 90% Vidal and 10% Frontenac Blanc, cold-soaked on the skins for 10 days before pressing. Wild-fermented, unfined and unfiltered, ready for a summer patio.

Tasting Notes:

Lifted aromas of orange peel, dried apricot, and wildflower honey. On the palate, textural and layered with notes of candied citrus, ginger, and tea-like tannins, balanced by bright acidity and a dry finish.

Technical Details:

Variety: 90% Vidal, 10% Frontenac Blanc
Appellation: VQA Ontario
Production: 1000 cases
Alcohol: 11%
Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
Vintage: 2025

Winemaker's Notes:

Aiming for a fun light orange wine, we knew Vidal would be the base — used in many of our favourite summer wines, it provides the bright citrus flavours we wanted as the backbone. Frontenac Blanc is an incredibly aromatic grape; a little goes a long way. We found just the right amount to blend in to achieve the tropical quality we wanted on the nose without being overpowering. Both varietals were cold-soaked on the skins for 10 days before gently pressing to reduce tannin. Once pressed, these wines completed a very cold fermentation, which brought out the tropical nose. They were blended just before bottling. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, and wild fermented, this wine is ready for a summer patio.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Roast veggies — eggplant, carrots, zucchini all go great with this
• Anything with rich creamy sauces, yoghurt dressing, creamy pastas, and cheesy breads
• Anything with sharp fresh spices, but not too hot. Cilantro and parsley play well with it.

Serving Suggestions:

• Lovely at a range of temperatures — lighter and more refreshing at 5–8°C, but as it warms up around 10–15°C, it becomes more aromatic and softer on the palate.

Coming soon to the LCBO | All Traynor wines at the LCBO →

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I serve 5th Element?

5th Element is flexible. Cooler (5–8°C) brings out its bright refreshing side; warmer (10–15°C) opens up the aromatics and softens the palate. A larger universal wine glass helps the orange-wine character show.

What food pairs well with 5th Element?

Roasted vegetables (eggplant, carrots, zucchini), creamy pastas and cheesy breads, dishes with fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley, and mild-spice cuisines. Orange wines bridge white and red — they handle bolder food than most whites.

What is orange wine? Is this vegan?

Orange wine is white grapes fermented on their skins (like a red wine) — that's where the amber colour and gentle tannin come from. Ours is 90% Vidal, 10% Frontenac Blanc, cold-soaked on skins for 10 days. 11% ABV. Vegan. VQA Ontario, 2025 vintage. Wild-fermented, unfined and unfiltered.

How long will 5th Element keep after opening?

Screw cap — re-cap tight and refrigerate. 3–5 days. The natural tannin structure helps it hold up better than a typical white.

Where can I buy 5th Element?

Direct at the winery, online at traynorvineyard.com (Ontario only), and at select restaurants. Coming soon to the LCBO — we'll update this page with the CSPC once it's listed.