AVONLEA
Avonlea Vineyard was acquired in 1989 and planted in 1990. There are approximately 10 acres planted, with nearly five acres of Chardonnay, half an acre of Riesling, An acre of Pinot Noir and the rest with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc for our Bordeaux Blend.
The soils on this site were matched to the varieties we believed suited them. Clones and rootstocks were then selected specifically for their adaptability to the glacial clay and rocky-mineral deposits of the moraine hills where Avonlea is located.
A German-style trellis system was modified to provide the canopy management required by the nutrient-rich soils and the resulting vigorous vine growth. It is also a good way to assure us of enough live buds for the next year's crop after the harsh winters.
The grapes from this site ripen within the classic parameters of their European counterparts. The growing season is almost exactly the same number of days as the great wine regions of France and Germany. The average number of heat units accumulated during the season is also comparable to Europe. Our fruit retains its natural acidity even while achieving the maturity and sugar levels for the rich, full-bodied wines we are accustomed to producing. All of the Avonlea wines have a mineral note that helps balance their typically ripe fruit character.
MADRON LAKE
The Madron Lake Vineyard is situated just across the road from Avonlea, but has a distinctly different character than its neighboring vineyard. It has five acres of Riesling planted and approximately one third of an acre of Gewurztraminer.
The vines were planted in 1982 and are now mature. The clonal selections and rootstocks are somewhat different from Avonlea and, with the heavier clay soil, contribute to the differences between the vineyards. A very similar trellis system to the one in use at Avonlea was installed in 1983.
The ripening parameters are very much the same in the two vineyards, but the stylistic differences are apparent. Madron Lake Riesling has a more forward, stone-fruit aroma and slightly less acidity than Avonlea. It often has somewhat more of the resin and tropical notes associated with Alsacian Riesling, and less of the mineral of Avonlea. Gewurztraminer is very well suited to this site. It ripens with characteristic low acidity, big body, moderate to high sugar levels at harvest, and a classic aroma and flavor profile with plenty of spice and tropical fruit.
Avonlea Vineyard was acquired in 1989 and planted in 1990. There are approximately 10 acres planted, with nearly five acres of Chardonnay, half an acre of Riesling, An acre of Pinot Noir and the rest with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc for our Bordeaux Blend.
The soils on this site were matched to the varieties we believed suited them. Clones and rootstocks were then selected specifically for their adaptability to the glacial clay and rocky-mineral deposits of the moraine hills where Avonlea is located.
A German-style trellis system was modified to provide the canopy management required by the nutrient-rich soils and the resulting vigorous vine growth. It is also a good way to assure us of enough live buds for the next year's crop after the harsh winters.
The grapes from this site ripen within the classic parameters of their European counterparts. The growing season is almost exactly the same number of days as the great wine regions of France and Germany. The average number of heat units accumulated during the season is also comparable to Europe. Our fruit retains its natural acidity even while achieving the maturity and sugar levels for the rich, full-bodied wines we are accustomed to producing. All of the Avonlea wines have a mineral note that helps balance their typically ripe fruit character.
MADRON LAKE
The Madron Lake Vineyard is situated just across the road from Avonlea, but has a distinctly different character than its neighboring vineyard. It has five acres of Riesling planted and approximately one third of an acre of Gewurztraminer.
The vines were planted in 1982 and are now mature. The clonal selections and rootstocks are somewhat different from Avonlea and, with the heavier clay soil, contribute to the differences between the vineyards. A very similar trellis system to the one in use at Avonlea was installed in 1983.
The ripening parameters are very much the same in the two vineyards, but the stylistic differences are apparent. Madron Lake Riesling has a more forward, stone-fruit aroma and slightly less acidity than Avonlea. It often has somewhat more of the resin and tropical notes associated with Alsacian Riesling, and less of the mineral of Avonlea. Gewurztraminer is very well suited to this site. It ripens with characteristic low acidity, big body, moderate to high sugar levels at harvest, and a classic aroma and flavor profile with plenty of spice and tropical fruit.
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