Hiking is not escapism; it's realism. The people who choose to spend time outdoors are not running away from anything... we are returning to where we belong.
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- Jennifer Pharr Davis
The Hike; our White Wine that honours the explorer. While machine may simplify, man is often rewarded for its perseverance on foot. This wine explores refreshing varietals that bring acid and minerality, emphasizing the journeyman's traverse for discovery.
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The Hike is to be enjoyed by those who challenge themselves to the point of reward.
INSPIRATION:
From misfortune comes strength – such is the story of the region of Pouilly, France, in the Loire Valley. After a phylloxera-devastating era, Pouilly’s vines of Gamay and Pinot Noir were destroyed, forcing them to graft from American rootstock. Fortuitously growing Sauvignon Blanc, these wines focus on true expressions of the grape with minimal intervention. These wines are famous for their notes of gun-smoke (or flint), thus giving them the adage of “fumé”. These food friendly wines drink fresh with medium plus acidity, showing aromas of citrus, gooseberry and fresh herbs.
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INTERPRETATION:
Our 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is inspired by the fresh, mineral-driven, structured whites of Pouilly-Fumé. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness to balance citrus and stone fruit flavours with a firm acidic backbone. It was then fermented in older French oak barrels and aged on lees for 16 months to build texture and complexity before racking and bottling.
2021 vintage
200 cases produced
13% alcohol/volume
0 grams/litre residual sugar
Vintages
Becoming a Member of the Lost Vineyards Family
Our focus will always be crafting quality wines that we feel proud to share with our friends, family, and members. To emphasize our mission of crafting quality wines that showcase the Niagara region's actual potential, we produce only 500 cases annually, sold directly to our members. If you have interest joining our family of members, please contact us for further details.