2020 Wingfield Vineyard, Chardonnay

About The Wine

This Chardonnay comes from the Wismer family’s Wingfield Vineyard in the Twenty Mile Bench region of Niagara. This excellent site was planted in 1993 with clone 76. We have chosen to bottle this wine separately to showcase the unique characteristics of this vineyard.

"94 points. In 2020 he let the grapes hang longer than usual which has resulted in an opulent and rich but not heavy palate of ripe nectarine, pear and dried mango." - Tina Gellie, Decanter Magazine

"93 points. It’s fresh and lively on the nose with pear, golden apple, and nectarine with a lovely saline note and subtle spices. There is richness on the palate but also restraint with quince, buzzy citrus notes, elegant oak spices, and a bright, finessed finish." - Rick VanSickle, Wines In Niagara

Notes

Vintage: 2020 

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay 

Appellation: Twenty Mile Bench 

Vineyard: Wingfield 

Fermentation: Wild yeast, barrel fermented. 

Aging: 18 Months French Oak (33% new) 

Alcohol: 13% 

pH: 3.54 TA: 6.15 g/l 

Cases Produced: 72

About Cloudsley Cellars

Cloudsley is the creation of Adam Lowy. Run out of a converted garage building, but don't let that fool you. The Cloudsley Cellars' wines have resonance and speak to showing terroir in the glass. The Twenty Mile Bench Pinot Noir is a memorable wine that can kick off a deep dive into the world of Niagara Pinot Noirs. A blend of many single vineyards, this is a wine with bright red fruit notes, sour cherries, cranberries and a bit of earthiness, followed by a vibrant palate to match. Simply a delightful production to gift as an entry into an Ontario wine.