Appearance: Clean, deep gold.
Nose: Clean, medium intensity with primary and secondary aroma characteristics of apricot, melon, pineapple, toast, bread dough and cereal.
Palate: Dry, medium acidity, medium alcohol, full body, medium flavour intensity, primary, secondary and tertiary flavours of lemon, apricot, melon pineapple, toast, butter bread dough, cereal and marmalade. Enhanced by the appasimento winemaking style. Long finish.
Quality: Very good, drink now with potential for ageing.
About Big Head Winery
Big Head Winery is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 2013 by winemaker Andrzej Lipinski, who has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry. The winery is known for its small-batch production of premium wines, with a focus on using locally grown grapes.
One of the unique features of Big Head Winery is its use of the appasimento winemaking technique, which involves drying grapes on racks for several weeks before pressing. This process concentrates the flavors and sugars in the grapes, resulting in rich, full-bodied wines with complex flavors.
In addition to the Old Vines Chardonnay, Big Head Winery produces a range of other wines, including Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. The winery’s tasting room is located in a historic 19th-century barn, which has been restored and converted into a charming space for wine tasting and events. Overall, Big Head Winery is a unique and exciting addition to Ontario’s wine industry, and their wines are worth seeking out for their quality and character.
