With the first classic nose of seamless mineral Chardonnay, you feel like shouting out, “Honey, I’m home!” Because we are home here: the Wismer-Wingfield vineyard in 2024 delivers the classic seamless “Bench” dolomite nose with the underpinning of smooth minerality that leads you to want to take that first sip and then ruminate. Deft, chalky, “grand vin”-rich, with that satisfying salty trademark finish that only the Wingfield Vineyard seems to provide on the Niagara Bench. A second look at the nose reveals yellow apple flesh, greengage and yellow plums, with perhaps a tiny hint of truffled melon. The attack on the mouth is immense, with lip-smacking slate notes, and a saintly salinity. Long: a marvel of the 2024 vintage!

A word from Mary: Marzipan, Ozone, sea air – meets barrel ferment and limestone!

Drinking prime: Now – 2029

Best fruit window: 2027 – 2032

Cases produced: 203