My wine collection was launched in memory of my father Karl J. Kaiser and brings me so much joy in being able to perpetually share his story and legacy. Remembering him today on his birthday with a note of thanks to Mike Balsom at Cogeco Inc. ‘Your TV’ for recognizing the Inniskillin Fonds housed at the Brock University Archives. Loved hearing his partner Donald Ziraldo and Debi Pratt reminisce about the pioneering legacy which is now not only recognized as a significant part of Niagara's history, but as Canadian Cultural Property.
SILVER AT NATIONAL WINE AWARDS
So exciting to have a light shone on my 2021 Sparkling Chardonnay with a SILVER MEDAL and a SCORE 90 at the National Wine Awards! It is a classic brut with elegant fine bubbles made by ‘Traditional Method’ where the bubbles are produced naturally when secondary fermentation takes place inside the capped bottle of wine. The new sparkling wine is then left to rest on the remaining yeast known as ‘lees’ to collect additional flavours and complexity. This wine spent two years on the lees before being disgorged, when we remove the yeast and then cork the sparkling wine. It is made with Chardonnay grapes indicated by the name ‘Blanc de Blanc’, meaning ‘White from White’ and shows classic notes of apple and lemon on nose and palate and of course is bone dry with a bright acidity.
ROSATO SCORES 90 DECANTER MAGAZINE
Lots to celebrate on Canada Day! My unicorn of rosés, Drea’s 2021 Rosato scored a 90 in Decanter as a part of article 'Canadian rosé: Patriotically pink for Canada Day’ and is included in the list of 31 wines to try!
"What's believed to be Canada's only Dornfelder rosé boasts a dark ruby colour in the glass – a stark contrast to rosés currently on trend. A unique nose of muddled raspberry and mint with red plum and violet. The bone-dry palate features delicate tannins amidst flavours of rich red berries and soft herbs. One of a kind from start to acid-driven finish.” Nicole MacKay, Decanter
SILVER MEDAL AT TEXSOM
My 2022 Sauvignon Blanc was awarded SILVER at TEXSOM Awards that is now the preeminent Wine Competition in the U.S. It enlists the expertise and wisdom of judges from around the world and a professional production team to ensure accuracy and care for every beverage entered in the competition. The organization was founded in 2005 to help promote professional wine service standards, outline paths for further beverage education and certification, and raise public awareness about professional standards and certifications for sommeliers.
2022 SAUVIGNON BLANC COMMENDED IN LONDON, ENGLAND
My 2022 Sauvignon Blanc was awarded at COMMENDATION at the International Wine Challenge, in London, England. Arguably the world’s most rigorous, impartial and influential wine competition with wines tasted by a minimum of 12 international wine experts in two rounds of judging. This marks the third year in a row that my Sauvignon Blanc has received an award in this competition.
