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Konzelmann Estate Winery also known as Niagara's Exclusive Lakefront Winery was established in Canada in 1984. The wonderful balance of sun, soil, airflow and moisture conditions of this vineyard are ideal for the production of clean, delicate and fruity premium quality wines. It is definitely worth a trip to visit the Konzelmann Winery Boutique and Tasting Bar and discover why they are heralded for providing one of the friendliest, most informative and educational experiences in Niagara's wine country. All year round they offer a wide variety of over 30 different selections of quality wine for tasting and for purchase. Consequently, if you are looking for a particular favorite variety of wine or have an interest in discovering a new one, they may have it there for you. Ontario's wine industry has grown and matured for nearly two hundred years. Stretching mostly across the southern part of the province, Ontario wineries take advantage of a temperate climate, enhanced by the diversity of glacial soils and the moderating effect of the Great Lakes, to produce mature fruit and complex wines. VQA denotes quality and label integrity for Ontario wines of origin. To appreciate a VQA wine, however, is to appreciate more than these important standards, for the inherent quality of these wines lies in a deep sense of place. Appellation of origin is an important marker of quality in the best of wine regions, reminding us of a wine's inherent tie to the earth, nature and the time and heart involved in making it. Wines that draw attention to these unique qualities resonate with wine lovers on a deep, emotional level. The VQA appellation system supports this experience and promises unique quality and diversity for Ontario wines of origin. The great Pinot Blanc of Alsace is a natural here. It basks in warm days and cool nights where the high latitude allows the grapes a longer exposure to sun during the critical growing season. At its peak, there can still be daylight as late as 9:00 pm, something no vineyard in the US can claim. March Limited Series Newsletter (.pdf)
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