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from 2027 vineyards. However, the Lowrey’s keep a superior. Just like winemakers in Burgundy and
small percentage of the grapes from their 35 acres
of farmland for their craft wine, Five Rows.
Five Rows Craft Wine has become well-known in
the region for producing beautiful, complex wines
that sell out before anyone can get their hands
on them. The family takes a minimal intervention
approach to their winemaking, avoiding artificial
pest control and fertilizers, with the intention of
producing wines that are truly characteristic of
their vineyard. They tend to the vines by hand
and treat each vine as an individual to ensure
optimal fruit quality. Their hands-on approach
produces some of the most highly sought after
grapes and wine in the Niagara region, from Pinot
Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to Pinot Gris,
Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.
All of their fruit comes from their vineyard, and
only small quantities are produced. The extra love
and attention given to the vines pay off. By focus- have on the wine.
ing on quality over quantity, the Lowreys have
defined their vineyard as one of the best in the
region.
By labeling single-vineyard locations, Niagara
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winemakers can clearly define why their wines are
Bordeaux, who are known for their specific Grand
Cru sites, Niagara is in the process of developing a
similar map.
Now, consumers can learn what vineyards to look
out for and start to understand the flavor profiles
of different sites compared to others. The diversi-
ty in terroir, elevation and climate in the Niagara
region means that flavors can vary dramatically
from vineyard to vineyard. It is important to define
extraordinary vineyards and understand why they
are so special.
As this burgeoning winemaking region continues
to grow and businesses expand to accommodate
the market, these are the areas that need to be
protected. By defining the best single-vineyards and
including them on the bottle, Niagara winemakers
can display the complexities found in each of these
sites and clearly exhibit the impact these locations
The vineyards start to take on their own personal-
ities, and consumers can begin to taste the charac-
teristics of each one. It’s the next step in the future
of Niagara wines.
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