Walker Hall Winery
Reserve Line
The Quintessence Reserve wines of which there are two; red and white, are meant to be the perfect expression of the Niagara Terroir. The Quintessence name derives from Aristotle’s aether in the system of the classical elements. In Ionic philosophy, the "fifth element" (the quintessence) is regarded as that which is the region above earth, the celestial regions, the heavenly body. The Quintessence is a wine that according to Chief Enologist Dr. Friderick Vodopivec, must be:
“the perfect expression of the Niagara terroir, a wine that sees no compromise, that is produced and delivered using only the best grapes, processing equipment, and barriques that the world can offer us”.
Quintessensce White
Walker Hall’s Flagship White. 2008 proved an exceptional vintage despite the unusual amount of precipitation throughout the summer months. Budbreak was late due to a cold late winter and the weather then turned cool and rainy, delaying vine development further. Atypically cool temperatures continued throughout the summer, further slowing the ripening process and extending the harvest season, which finally reached fruition with an Indian summer of sorts in late September and October.The Quintessence White will be released in July of 2010. Available for sale on a futures basis, enthusiasts should expect delivery of the wine in the first week of July 2010.
Quintessence Red
Quintessence Red Reserve is Walker Hall’s finest Red wine. The wine is meant to be a Merlot based blend but 2008 proved to be an exceptional year for Cabernet Sauvignon and so it makes up just over half of this auspicious blend. As a Bordeaux style blend the 2008 Red Reserve is one that shows great traditional elegance and balance.The Quintessence Red will be released in July of 2010. Available for sale on a futures basis, enthusiasts should expect delivery of the wine in the first week of July 2010.
