These are our lowest-volume wines, usually limited to 200 cases or less, and may not be shown on our wine list when you visit the winery.
Some will be on the verge of selling out by the time they are shown here.
First notice of these wines will be given to members of our mailing list.
2009 Guilty Men Sauvignon Blanc
VQAA first from Malivoire, discovered while sampling chardonnay grapes at a potential new source farm in Niagara, the sauvignon blanc grapes in the next rows over were too good to pass up. Harvested over a few dates in the first week of November, the brix reached up to an astonishing 24, with ample acidity of 10.2 g/l and a pH of 3.3. Extended lees contact for one week prior to fermentation was used to enhance varietal characteristics. Fermented in stainless steel during which the acids dropped to 8.3g/l (no malo-lactic fermentation occurred) and pH remained the same. The wine was bottled in June of 2010 with 12.5% alcohol. Drink from 2010 to 2013.
more purchase2008 Mottiar Chardonnay
VQAFrom the Mottiar Family Vineyard, situated on the upper slopes of the Beamsville Bench off Quarry Road. Abandoned for more than a decade, the farm was purchased by Malivoire Winemaker Shiraz Mottiar in 2003. One hectare was replanted to Chardonnay, using four Dijon clones. At an elevation 30-45m higher than Malivoire’s estate vineyard, this site promises distinct terroir, as the soils rest on different layers of Niagara Escarpment limestone and sandstone. The 2008 vintage offers aromas of asian pear, baked apple, lemon zest, clementine and smoky caramel. Rich but agile on the palate with tropical island flavours of pineapple, banana and cocoanut underscored by buttery vanilla, it displays the trademark minerality of its fruit’s birthplace.
more purchase2009 Gewurztraminer
VQASoftly peach-hued from five days of skin-soaking, this Gewürztraminer presents an exotically perfumed nose of lavender, rose petal, apricot and lemon-ginger. The palate is playful and fresh with flavours of honey, lime, fresh lychee and a lively minerality that lingers on the finish.
more purchase2009 Pinot Gris
VQALike the great waves of European immigrants that came to Canada and thrived to become "uniquely" Canadian, this Malivoire Pinot Gris has truly landed. Its palate is now neither Italian nor French, but carries with it the crisp flavours and aromas of Niagara's stone fruits, and owes much of its charm to the ancient bedrock and minerals of the Escarpment.
more purchase2008 Niagara Escarpment Pinot Noir
VQASpicy plum, black cherry and cedar on the nose. The mouthfeel is round and smooth, awakening the palate to flavours of raspberry, blackberry, black currant and dark chocolate.
more purchase2008 Mottiar Pinot Noir
VQAThe nose abounds with aromas of plum, cherry, cedar and tobacco. The balanced interplay of fruitiness, acidity and minerality makes this wine pleasing to the palate. Lushly fruity, the flavour combines dark cherry and raspberry.
more purchase2008 Courtney Gamay
VQAThis alluringly ruby-coloured wine displays cherry blossom, spicy plum, pine needle and white pepper on the nose. Bright, medium-rich in texture, its generous palate abounds with pink strawberry, sweet cherry, dark chocolate, coffee and cinnamon. The fruit lingers on the finish.
more purchase2008 Icewine Gewürztraminer
VQAWhen the frost is on the vines and even the starlings seek shelter from the chilly bluster of winter, you can find the hearty and committed friends of Malivoire’s treasured Icewines picking this frosty fruit on the Beamsville Bench. This vintage is dedicated to them.
more purchase2008 Icewine Riesling
VQAWhen the frost is on the vines and even the starlings seek shelter from the chilly bluster of winter, you can find the hearty and committed friends of Malivoire’s treasured Icewines picking this frosty fruit on the Beamsville Bench. This vintage is dedicated to them.
more purchase2008 Old Vines Foch
VQADark purple in the glass, the nose infers plum jam, raisin, juniper, spice box and autumn leaves. Silky smooth on the palate, intense flavours point to, dark roast coffee, wild blueberry, and vanilla, leaving a characteristically long, savoury finish.
more purchase2007 Pinot Noir
VQADeep ruby colour shows the intensity of the vintage. A complex nose of blackberries, red fruits and spice is complimented by an intensely flavoured palate boasting concentrated and spicy dark fruit flavours, well integrated French oak and a long, structured finish supported by firm but ripe tannins.
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