Up Above Pinot Noir 2021
Red
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Canada
Pinot Noir
Accolades: Gold Medal – 2026 Ontario Wine Awards
Hand-picked from the established Cuesta vineyard (farmed by the Wismer brothers), located on the Twenty Mile Bench. The vines are over 25 years old, rooted in well-drained, light-textured silty soils with a strong limestone component. The name "Up Above" is a whimsical nod to winemaker Ron Giesbrecht's childhood memories on this exact hillside land.
Style: Forward and cherry-driven nose extending to a vibrant palate of raspberry and dried herbs with medium acidity. The finish is stony, spicy, and lifted with lingering florals.
Pairings: Duck confit, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, grilled salmon, or earthy dishes with herbs and light sauces.
Wending Home
Estate Vineyards & Winery
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Estate wines from old Niagara vines, crafted for complexity and longevity.
Wending Home Estate Vineyards & Winery is located in the Niagara Peninsula of Ontario, farming the Creek Shores and Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellations. Winemaker Ron Giesbrecht works with old estate vines planted in the mid-1990s alongside fruit sourced from the Cuesta vineyard on the Twenty Mile Bench, farmed by the Wismer brothers. The estate's approach favours slow, purposeful ageing: the Chardonnay spends 18 months on lees in seasoned French oak; the Gamay is aged 18 to 20 months in older neutral barrels; the 'Up Above' Pinot Noir draws from 25-year-old vines. The wines have earned multiple Gold and Silver medals at the Ontario Wine Awards and WineAlign National Wine Awards.
