Meldville Wines

08/11/2024

Ready for a great afternoon at Lakeside a la Carte . Hope the rain holds off for a while at least !

08/04/2024

An amazing evening on Saturday to celebrate food day Canada .bitty.farm.co with .ca . A beautiful setting, amazing food and with some IPA to fight off the heat at the end of the night
Thanks to all that came out to share the evening. Until the next time . Sorry , no time for bottle pics!

08/01/2024

Just a few seats left! Good food and good wine! https://www.exploretock.com/ruffinos-pasta-bar--grill/event/494313/gastrohomestead-farm-dinner-to-celebrate-food-day-canada

07/01/2024

Perfect day at the lake with a newly released bottle of Meldville Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc . We Waited all weekend to open this. Happy that the sun finally came out. Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 Cheers

06/24/2024

06/13/2024

Excited to have received a gold medal at Ontario Wine Awards for our 2021 Pinot Noir.
You too can enjoy this by dropping in at Legends Estates to pick up a bottle or placing an online order - follow the link from meldvillewines.com

04/26/2024

🌱Springtime is a time for new beginnings, new buds...and new wine releases!
🎉Introducing ...our new 2022 Chardonnay!
😀The Chardonnay grapes were hand harvested in great condition, then crushed and destemmed before a gentle pressing.
👉The juice was settled in tank before transfer to older French oak barrels for fermentation. Ferment was slow in the cool environment of the barrel cellar giving bright, clean and fresh flavours.
🤓Malolactic ferment was completed after which the wine was allowed to rest on its lees, with no stirring for 10 months.
👍The wine was then racked to tank where it settled and continued to age a further until bottling, when it was bottled unfiltered.
😄Are you excited to try our new Chardonnay?

04/23/2024

🎉Today is World Book Day!
😄What's better than a good book? A good book paired with the perfect glass of wine, of course.
🙄Now, to be perfectly honest, I'm the sort of heathen who doesn't really pay attention to strict wine-and-food pairings.
😉But pairing books and wine just makes sense: some books have that light, bubbly feel to them, some books are dry and bold, and some books are more of an acquired taste.
🥰Why not pair a glass of our Cabernet Syrah with a good Romance novel. Why? Many romance novels are filled with passion, lust, anger, and desire. This red blend is rich, robust, and full-bodied, containing deeper and dark fruit flavours, with hints of spiciness and earthly scents.
📖Or pair a glass of our 2019 Barrel Select Pinot Noir with a Mystery Thriller. Why? Pinot Noir is elegant and complex, just like a good mystery. Its subtle flavours and silky texture enhance the suspenseful twists and turns of detective stories.
👉Are you a fan of Contemporary Fiction? Pair these novels with our 2022 Chardonnay. Why? This Chardonnay is versatile and pairs well with a wide range of contemporary themes. Its crispness complements modern narratives, whether they’re light-hearted or thought-provoking.
🤔What would be your favourite novel to pair with one of our wines?

04/20/2024

We’re extending the promo for $5 delivery ANYWHERE in Ontario for a combo of 6+ bottles of any featured wines from our Cheers Ontario! events. 🍷

There are over 100 wines to choose from on our online Savvy Store! 🥂

Can’t decide what to order? 🤔

✨ Our Savvy Sommeliers will curate a special assortment of wines that were HUGE HITS at this week’s events. None of these wines can be found at the LCBO:

🎉 Wine Surprise Pack - $119
Includes 2 white + 1 rosé + 2 red wines + 2 Savvy wine tasting glasses

🤩 The Motherload - $250
Includes 4 white + 4 rosé + 4 red wines

*BONUS*
These special variety packs include a $20 voucher to use for your next purchase of wine on the online Savvy Store.

🚨 TIP: Prefer an assortment of only red wines or white wines? We can do that for you!

Connect with us at 613-SAVVYCO (728-8926) or [email protected] to create a custom variety pack for you.

Tell your wine loving friends they can take advantage of these offers too! 🤗

🔗 Visit ILoveVQA.ca to view the wines and place your order ASAP!

04/16/2024

😉After a long winter as the ground thaws and the weather warms, a lot begins to happen in Niagara vineyards to get ready for the growing season. ​​​​​​​​​
☀️During the winter months, most grape vines are dormant and rely on the signal of warmer temperatures to awaken, which starts a new wine season in Niagara.
👉As the fear of harsh overnight frosts passes, Niagara wine growers work hard to finish pruning their grapevines and begin to secure vines onto their trellises, this process is called tying.
🙄It is important for growers to try and complete the tying process before any buds begin to break through. This minimizes damage to the vine.
🚜As the soil in the vineyard begins to dry out, vineyard owners that we purchase grapes from clean out their vineyards by removing cuttings and mulching, a process that helps return nutrients to the earth.
🍇This is a major part of what determines the quality of the grapes!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
🥰Are you looking forward to Spring just like these vines are?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

04/11/2024

🎉Today is National Pet Day, so let’s explore some delightful wine and pet pairing options.
😄While we often think of wine pairings with food, it’s equally fascinating to consider how different wines complement our furry friends.
😉Here are some whimsical and fun wine pairings for various pets:
🐈Cats: Just like a well-balanced Chardonnay, like our 2021 Barrel Select Chardonnay, cats are versatile and can adapt to various situations. Their independent nature pairs well with this classic white wine.
🐕Dogs: Known for its approachable and friendly character, our Cabernet Syrah is like the golden retriever of wines. It’s a great match for dog lovers who enjoy a smooth red.
🐦Birds: These feathery pets appreciate fresh and zesty flavours, much like in our 2022 Riesling. Serve it chilled, and your feathered friend might just join you for a sip.
🥰Remember, these pairings are all in good fun! Our pets don’t actually consume wine, but sharing a moment with them while enjoying your favourite glass can be a delightful experience.

04/09/2024

🎉Join Savvy Company on April 17th for a multi-course menu inspired by fresh Springtime flavours with locally grown ingredients.
😋Their Savvy Sommeliers have paired each course with 2 different wines for you to experiment with the different styles & grape varieties.
😄During the dinner, the winemakers will share the backstory of their winery, the challenges of making wines & insights on pairing their wines with food.
🥰It will be fun & interactive dining experience sampling a variety of remarkable wines and meeting the dynamic people in the Canadian wine industry.
✨BONUS! You can buy your favourite bottles on-the-spot at this event!
👉Featured are:
Derek Barnett – winemaker & owner of Meldville Wines
Jeff Moote – winemaker & owner of Divergence Wines (a virtual winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake part of Collab Wine & Beverage)
Keith Tyers – winemaker at Closson Chase Vineyards (Prince Edward County)
😉Will we be seeing you there? Click on link in bio to purchase your tickets today!
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04/04/2024

🎉Our wines are available at some fantastic local restaurants and bottle shops!
😀Archives Wine & Spirit Merchants is a proudly independent bottle shop located in St. Catharines, Ontario.
😉Archives offers an impressive selection of local wine, spirits, craft beer, and cider. You’ll find thousands of bottles that you won’t typically find at the LCBO
🍷Archives isn’t just a shop; it’s an experience. They have a tasting bar where you can sample some of their offerings. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or a beer lover, you’ll find something delightful.
🪻Imagine sipping your favorite wine in a serene outdoor setting. Archives has a wine garden where you can enjoy your drink surrounded by greenery.
🥰Archives curates its collection with care, emphasizing local and Canadian producers. So, you’ll discover unique gems from independent wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
😄Just a few weeks ago, Derek had the pleasure of having a Meldville wine tasting at Archive.
👉You will find our Cabernet Syrah, 2919 Sauvignon Blanc, 2021 Pinot Noir, and our 2019 Pinot Grigio all available to taste and purchase at Archive.
😉This is a great local opportunity to taste and purchase our wines, don't you think?

04/02/2024

JUST LAUNCHED!!!
We’re excited to host a Winemakers Dinner shining the spotlight on 3 outstanding Ontario wineries - Meldville Wines, Divergence Wines & Closson Chase Vineyards.

We teamed up with the Chefs at Bar From Afar – a new bistro in Kanata located in Head Office Ottawa.

Tickets are now on sale at https://savvycompany.ca/cheers-ontario-winemaker-dinner/

A fun night awaits!
Join us for a multi-course menu inspired by fresh Springtime flavours with locally grown ingredients. Our Sommeliers have paired each course with 2 different wines for you to experiment with the different styles & grape varieties. During the dinner, the winemakers will share the backstory of their winery, the challenges of making wines & insights on pairing their wines with food.

It will be fun & interactive dining experience sampling a variety of remarkable wines and meeting the dynamic people in the Canadian wine industry.

BONUS: you can buy your favorite bottles on-the-spot

We’re delighted to feature:
Derek Barnett – winemaker & owner of Meldville Wines (a virtual winery in Niagara)
Jeff Moote – winemaker & owner of Divergence Wines (a virtual winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake part of Collab Wine & Beverage)
Keith Tyers – winemaker at Closson Chase Vineyards (Prince Edward County)

04/01/2024

🇬🇧Like so many countries and cultures, Britain has its own traditional foods to celebrate the Easter holiday, from hot cross buns to Simnel cake to copious amounts of chocolate eggs.
😉No British Easter is complete without Hot Cross Buns!
🤓The classic British Easter Hot Cross Bun recipe originates with the Saxons, Germanic people who settled in Southern England in the 5th and 6th centuries. They ate hot cross buns to honor their goddess Eostre, the namesake of the festival of Easter. It is thought these buns represented the moon and the cross symbolized the moon's quarters.
👉To Christians, the cross symbolizes the crucifixion, making these yeast rolls perfect for this holiday.
🐰Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten warm with butter on Good Friday, but can also be part of the Easter Sunday feast.
😋What makes these rolls unique and truly British is that the starter dough is studded with dried fruits and candied peel, and is flavoured with mixed spice, a traditional British spice combination often including ingredients such as cinnamon, coriander seed, caraway, and nutmeg. A dough of butter and flour is then rolled into thin strips and placed on the baked buns to form a cross.
🤔What wine is Derek pairing with Hot Cross Buns? Muscat Bubbles, of course!
🥂The off dry fruitiness of this sparkling will pair well with these warm, soft fruity buns on Easter morning!
😄Curious to see what else is on Derek's Easter table?

03/28/2024

🎉On Good Friday in Great Britain, it's customary to eat fish instead of meat (that's reserved for a ham or lamb Easter feast on Sunday)
🇬🇧Hake is a genus term for 13 species of fish, although only one of these species - European hake - is found close to Britain.
🐟This fish tends to be considered to be a similar fish to cod, but it distinguishes itself by its firmer, meatier flesh and long, slender body.
🤓Hake is not only a fish, it is also a surname of English and Nordic origin. The name is thought to have derived from the Old Norse word haki. Hake, Haki or Haco was a famous Scandinavian sea-king in Norse mythology.
😋This delicious breaded Hake recipe is a certainly a celebration of Spring, combining succulent herb-crusted hake with tender asparagus and a vibrant wild garlic sauce.
🥰Our 2019 Riesling is the perfect wine to pair with this fish dish with pretty green apple, yellow plum and white floral aromas and on the palate, beautifully balanced with flavours of crunchy green and yellow apple, green plum and lots of citrus notes on the finish!
🤔Curious to see what else is on Derek's Easter table?

03/26/2024

😉Baked Ham is often served at the British Easter table, which may seem odd since Jesus was Jewish and wouldn’t have eaten pork.
🙄It seems that this holiday food comes more from the timing of Easter rather than a religious meaning.
🐖Years ago, hams served during the Easter holiday were from meat that was originally slaughtered in the fall and cured throughout winter months.
🌷By spring, the cured meat was ready to eat—just in time for Easter! Ever since, it's been a popular choice for this holiday's brunch or dinner meals.
👉Baking a ham for Easter dinner gives the ham a mild flavour and soft texture that can pair well with both Pinot Noir and oaked Chardonnay.
🍷Why does Pinot Noir go well with a baked ham? It’s light, it’s got some great acidy, and it is a great wine to go with the light saltiness of ham.
💞Try either our 2018 Pinot Noir or our 2017 Barrel Select Pinot Noir with your baked ham!
😋Why does an oaked Chardonnay pair well with baked ham? Rich, oaky Chardonnays taste best with foods that are subtly flavoured, and simply seasoned... like baked ham!
🥰Derek enjoys his Chardonnay so much that he has made 3 oaked Chardonnays for you to choose your favourite from!
💞The elegant 2018 Chardonnay spent 11 months in French oak barrels, the soft and aromatic 2018 Barrel Select Chardonnay was fermented in French oak barrels and left on the lees for 17 months, and the 2017 Canadian Oak Chardonnay was fermented in small Canadian oak barrels.
🤔Curious to see what else is on Derek's Easter table?

03/21/2024

😄Yesterday was International Day of Happiness!
🤗Wine has been enjoyed for centuries and is known for its ability to relax and please the palate.
🤔But does wine really make you happy? The answer may surprise you...
😉While wine may not be a cure-all for happiness, there is some evidence that suggests it can help.
👍A glass of red wine a day has been linked with lower rates of depression and anxiety.
👍Wine is also thought to boost levels of serotonin, a brain chemical associated with happiness and well-being.
😀So, if you’re looking for a little extra happiness in your life, pour yourself a glass of our wonderful wine and enjoy!