HENRY OF PELHAM
Henry of Pelham Chardonnay Estate Short Hills Bench
2024
- Poultry
- Fish
$22.65
About this winery
One thing unites every VQA wine produced by Henry of Pelham: the land. The family has lived on it for generations, and their vines have been putting down deep roots for decades. Every bottle captures this unique connection to the corner of Niagara. Not just good wine—beautiful wine. Henry of Pelham’s 300-acre vineyard is located in the Short Hills Bench sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula. They have followed Sustainable Winemaking Ontario’s world-leading standards in their farming...
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Production notes
Soils : Range from lacustrine silty clay to lacustrine silty clay over clay loam till. Hand-picked and whole cluster pressed. All grapes gently moved by gravity. All juice is press fractioned to separate the finest cut. Barrel fermented in French oak barriques with a portion in 3000L foudres. Barrel aged for 8 months.
Tasting notes
Nose: Notes of white peach, pear, vanilla, and butter Palate: Round and generous, but with lively acidity that balances the richness. The finish is persistent and fresh, with a beautiful tension between fruit and wood. Food and wine pairings: Rich fish, poultry, vegetarian dishes, and pork