Ilya (winemaker) and Nadia (wife) want to be known for their Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay – that’s a tall order here in Ontario considering they have a lot of company in that regard in Pinot/Chard rich Ontario … but after trying this Chardonnay I would have to say they are well on their way to completing half of their goal. This wine spent its whole 13-months-in-barrel lifecycle on lees with no stirring – this has given the wine a certain ‘je-ne-said-quoi’ aspect … Nose is buttery with cinnamon, vanilla and pineapple puree notes; palate is buttery with vanilla creaminess which comes off as delicate and delicious. Touches of spice keep it honest and there’s also an element of apple sauce that comes through, then of course there’s the finish that lingers an extra-long time … and I say let it. Only 175 case produced. Price: $35.00 – Rating: **** ½