OVER 20 HERBS · GROWN ON OUR FARM

Pineau.

Vibrant golden hue.
Estate
Variety
100% Vidal
Appellation
Non-VQA
Alcohol
18.0%
$19.95
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Aromas of candied orange and apricot mingle with hints of honey and spice. On the palate, a harmonious blend of acidity and sweetness, with notes of pear and a creamy texture. The finish — a delightful interplay of acid, sweetness, and a...

★ About this wine ★
Our Pineau — late-harvest Vidal fortified with our own Vidal-distilled spirits, aged in oak barrels. An homage to France's Pineau des Charentes tradition, distinctly Ontarian. 18% ABV, 49 g/L residual sugar.

★ Winemaker's note

The story behind this bottle

This wine is born of serendipity. Late in the season, our grower Kevin offered us some unclaimed late-harvest juice. Although we couldn't label it as 'late harvest' or VQA, we eagerly accepted. In the 1990s, as a student working in a wine shop, I was introduced to Pineau des Charentes — a fortified wine from France made by adding Cognac to unfermented grape juice and aging in oak. Our version uses Vidal grapes (a hybrid bred from Ugni Blanc, the Cognac grape, after the 19th-century phylloxera crisis). We fortified late-harvest Vidal with spirits distilled from the same grape, then aged in oak. Deeply rooted in Cognac tradition, distinctly Ontarian.

★ Technical Details

By the numbers

  • Variety: 100% Vidal
  • Appellation: Non-VQA
  • Alcohol: 18.0%
  • Residual Sugar: 49 g/L
  • Vintage: 2022
  • Production: 300 bottles
★ Pairs beautifully with ★

Bring it to the table.

Creamy and blue cheeses — Roquefort, Camembert, Brie
Melon with prosciutto, savoury tarts, paté
Rich seafood — lobster, scallops, sushi
Fruit-based desserts and foie gras
★ Serving suggestions ★
Best served slightly chilled, 10–13°C, in a small wine glass or copita. 2–3 oz pour as a digestif or aperitif.

★ Frequently asked questions ★

Frequently Asked Questions.

How should I serve the Pineau?

Slightly chilled, 10–13°C. A small wine glass or copita. 2–3 oz pour as a digestif or aperitif.

What food pairs well with the Pineau?

Creamy and blue cheeses (Roquefort, Camembert, Brie), melon with prosciutto, savoury tarts and paté, rich seafood like lobster and scallops, sushi, fruit-based desserts, foie gras.

What is Pineau des Charentes? Is this vegan?

Pineau des Charentes is a fortified wine from the Cognac region — unfermented or partially-fermented grape juice fortified with Cognac and aged in oak. Ours uses Vidal grapes (bred from the Cognac grape Ugni Blanc) fortified with our own Vidal-distilled spirits. 18% ABV. 49 g/L RS. Vegan. Non-VQA.

How long will the Pineau keep after opening?

Re-cap and refrigerate. 1–3 months. The fortification protects it well.

Where can I buy the Pineau?

Direct at the winery and online (Ontario only) — limited production of 300 bottles.

TRAYNOR FAMILY VINEYARD · EST. 2008
1774 Danforth Road · Hillier · Prince Edward County · Ontario
Pineau $19.95
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