VINELAND ESTATES
WINERY
As one of the founding members
of the Vintners Quality Alliance
Vineland Estates is dedicated to
promoting the unique character
of their Niagara Escarpment vineyards.
Growing up on a vineyard in
the Okanagan Valley, winemaker
Brian Schmidt has spent much
of his life around vines. His is
a minimalist winemaking style i.e.
encouraging the character of the
vineyards to come through in
his wines.
“As a third generation winemaker,
I am fortunate to play a small role in
developing the character of what
I consider to be one the world’s finest
wine regions.”
—Brian Schmidt,
VP Operations and Winemaker
Vineland Estates Winery
Vineland Estates Select Late Harvest Vidal 2004 VQA Niagara Escarpment
TASTING NOTE: The nose has plenty of tropical fruits like pineapple, tangerine, lychee and some honeyed pear… in the mouth it's the 3 S's - soft, supple and smooth - what's on the nose is found on the tongue, along with a touch of wildflower honey. What's more, it's not overpoweringly sweet - perfectly in balance with sweetness and acidity, delicious from start to finish. A bargain at twice the price - but don't tell them I said that. This just might be the best Select Late Harvest Vidal I have ever tried.(Michael Pinkus,
www.ontariowinereview.com,
July 16, 2006)
