COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Muscat
PRODUCER
Wayne Gretzky Estates No. 99
REGION
Ontario
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Wayne Gretzky Estates No. 99 was co-founded by Canada's most celebrated hockey icon, Wayne Gretzky, in partnership with John Peller of Andrew Peller Limited. The estate opened its state-of-the-art 23,000-square-foot destination winery and distillery in Niagara-on-the-Lake in 2017. A defining aspect of this estate is its philanthropic mission: profits from the winery directly support the Wayne Gretzky Foundation, which funds minor youth hockey programs, purchases gear, and builds community rinks to give underprivileged children the opportunity to play the sport.
ALCOHOL
12.7%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Co-founded by hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, with profits directly supporting his foundation for youth hockey.
Fact 02
Combines a textured Rhône-style Viognier base with highly aromatic Alsatian varieties like Riesling and Muscat.
Fact 03
Winemaker Craig McDonald was named Ontario Winemaker of the Year in both 2008 and 2016.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted under the direction of acclaimed winemaker Craig McDonald, this wine utilizes a dual-vinification strategy to balance rich texture with vibrant fruit. The Viognier, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay components (comprising 79% of the blend) underwent barrel fermentation and were aged for 6 months in 100% French oak barrels to build a luxurious mouthfeel. Conversely, the Riesling and Muscat components (21% of the blend) were cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their high aromatic intensity. The components were blended together just prior to bottling.
