Do you usually buy California Grapes to make your wines?
Concerned about Tariffs, or just want to support Canada?
It is usually difficult to find Ontario Wine Grapes for sale, but this year Alton Farms Estate Winery has decided to help you with this issue by selling a portion of our home grown Wine grapes.
| Grape Varieties Expected to be available (quantities depends on cropload versus predicted sales): Cabernet Franc – 1 Tonne expected, Cabernet Sauvignon- 0.5 Tonne expected, Riesling – 0.5 Tonne expected, Vidal – 0.5 Tonne expected, Sauvignon Blanc (very limited), Marechal Foch – 0.3 Tonne expected, Aberarder White – 1 Tonne expected, Baco Noir – 1 Tonne expected, Frontenac – 0.2 Tonne expected, Regent – 0.2 Tonne expected, Chambourcin – 0.2 Tonne expected, Lucy Kuhlmann – 0.2 Tonne expected, Petite Verdot (very limited) Other varieties may be available but in limited quantities – ask if you are interested in a particular variety. |
| Details (for grape ordering in season): You will need to be on a list to get significant quantities of wine grapes, i.e. let us know in advance. A 50% deposit will ensure that you get your grapes – orders with a deposit will get first filling. Smaller quantities will be available for u-pick by appointment or during our normal open hours. Deposit is non-refundable if grapes are available, though we will refund it if an order cannot be filled. Email info@altonfarmsestatewinery.com with your request or call 519 466 0157. We will contact you as the grapes are becoming available. Grapes will need to be picked / picked up within a day or 2 unless other arrangements are made. Grapes not picked up within the timeframe will be sold to other patrons. Grapes will be sold by the weight of uncrushed unstemmed bunches. Grape boxes might be available depending on demand Crush pails might be available depending on demand Those that pay a deposit will have preference for grape varieties and a discounted price on the grapes at picking. Grape Crush and Destem service will be available for larger orders at a fee. |
Typical grape wine tasting notes:
Cabernet Franc – a medium bodied garnet coloured wine has round tannins, medium acidity and leather on the palate, with a long soft smooth finish. It has a lovely spicey, cigar box and tobacco nose with aromas of plums, cherries, violets, baking spices and soft smoke.
Cabernet Sauvignon- a medium bodied, deep ruby red wine has ripe red berries, soft forward tannins, a lovely mouthfeel and medium acidity on the palate. There is a lovely earthy nose with aromas of leather, ripe red berries, chocolate and baking spices.
Riesling – crisp, full bodied, straw coloured white wine has honey and sweet grass on the nose with a floral bouquet. There is ripe pear, golden delicious apple and minerality notes on the palate with a crisp but smooth sweet finish.
Vidal – crisp straw coloured off-dry white wine has a Mediterranean flare with aromas of fresh cut meadows on the nose, tropical fruit, pear, honey and ripe yellow apple notes on the palate. It has a well balanced acidity, a clean mouthfeel, a gentle sweetness and a citrusy medium length finish.
Marechal Foch – a medium acidity ruby red wine. Tannins are soft on the palate with a persistent length. The wine has notes of jammy raspberry, cherry, licorice, spicy black pepper and cinnamon on the nose. On the palate, lovely jammy red fruit and spice.
Aberarder White – a crisp easy drinking white wine has floral aromas, pear, and honey on the nose, a citrus tang, a smooth crisp granny apple finish with a hint of sweetness.
Baco Noir – medium bodied, medium acidity, dark ruby red wine, has a lovely earthy nose with aromas of chocolate and blueberries. On the palate it is complex with tart dried cherries, dried cranberries, dried herbs and dusty tannins.
Frontenac – full bodied, off dry desert wine is deep Fuscia coloured and created from very ripe late harvest Frontenac grapes.