Trail Estates Winery
A couple weeks ago we estimated 2021’s harvest would be late September. It’s still looking like about that. So, while we wait, here’s what is happening at Trail:
The time before harvest is busy one in the cellar. Wines we hope to bottle this Fall have been removed from barrel and into tank. Fermentation speeds can vary barrel to barrel and so this spreads the yeasts so to speak so they call all finish together. Some may move back to barrel to finish, while others will make their way to glass.
In the vineyard, the fruit is looking amazing! It’s an anxious time as part of you wants to pick all the fruit now. But, there is still ripening to be done and most clusters are still a bit uneven in colour, sweetness and flavour. Birds and bees are more active — a good, but also somewhat frustrating sign!
If you’d like to help us harvest, just email us here and we’ll keep you posted with details as soon as we have them!
New Wines Shortly!
New wines currently being bottled are the 2020 ORNG, 2020 Skin-Fermented Gewürztraminer and soon our 2020 Sauvignon Blanc. Most of these should release sometime in late September to follow the current vintage (the 2020 ORNG is included in the August #WOTM Club!). A bit further out (but tasting delicious) and with an initial release later this fall is our 2017 Pinot Noir Traditional Method Sparkling
August Wines of the Month!
This month, Mackenzie discusses grapes! And flowers! These three wines are floral and delicate and in the Sauv Blanc/Cab Franc family:
Pre-Release — 2020 ORNG
Library Release — 2016 Wingfield Cabernet Franc
Pre-Release — 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Our Wines of the Month Club is curated by our winemaker Mackenzie Brisbois and is a behind-the-scenes look into the evolving world of wine, vineyard and the art and science.Each month includes from 2-4 bottles (depending on the price of the wine) and there are options for 1-, 3-, 6- or 12-month options.
Only $125/month all-in
Trail Estate Winery
416 Benway Rd., Hillier ON K0K 2J0
647-233-8599