Niagara Peninsula, Ontario


Lailey Winery, nestled along the Niagara River in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, is one of the region’s most respected boutique wineries, known for its innovative approach and deep commitment to expressing the unique terroir of the Niagara Peninsula. With roots dating back to the 1970s, Lailey was among the first wineries in the area to embrace sustainable viticulture and the use of indigenous yeasts for fermentation. Over the years, it has earned acclaim for its elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and wines crafted from local hybrid varieties.

Following a change in ownership, Lailey Winery has renewed its dedication to natural, low-intervention winemaking, with a focus on authenticity and vineyard expression. Today, Lailey continues to produce distinctive wines that appeal to those seeking character, craftsmanship, and a strong sense of place.

Lailey Winery 2025 Subscription wines included in the monthly subscription

August 2025

2-Bottle Red & White: 2022 Lailey White, 2021 Lailey Red
2-Bottle Red: 2021 Lailey Red, 2021 Lailey Merlot
2-Bottle White: 2022 Lailey White, 2022 Lailey Off-Dry Riesling
2-Bottle Rosé & Sparkling: 2021 Lailey Rosé, 2022 Lailey Sparkling

3-Bottle Red & White: 2022 Lailey White, 2021 Lailey Rosé, 2021 Lailey Red
3-Bottle Red: 2021 Lailey Red, 2021 Lailey Merlot, 2022 Lailey Meritage
3-Bottle White: 2022 Lailey White, 2022 Lailey Off-Dry Riesling, 2022 Lailey Chardonnay

6-Bottle Red & White: 2022 Lailey White, 2022 Lailey Off-Dry Riesling, 2022 Lailey Chardonnay, 2021 Lailey Red, 2021 Lailey Merlot, 2022 Lailey Meritage
6-Bottle Red: 2021 Lailey Red (X2), 2021 Lailey Merlot (X2), 2022 Lailey Meritage (X2)

Lailey White, 2022

Tasting notes and review by Leah Spooner.

Geographical Indication: VQA Ontario
Varietal: Vidal
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 10.5%
Residual Sugar: 5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 455

Appearance: Pale gold.
Nose: Hydrangeas, buttercream, and honeydew melon.
Palate: Lemon, grapefruit, and green apple. Mineral with racy acidity.

Quality: 88 points. Very Good+. Drink now to 2029.

Food Pairing: Goat Cheese with Lemon Zest, Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil, Shaved Fennel & Apple Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette & Toasted Almonds, Seared Scallops with Lemon-Garlic Butter & Herbed Couscous, Creamy Leek & Mushroom Galette with Thyme Crust (veg), Lemon Posset with Grapefruit Segments & Mint

Awards: Official white wine of the Ontario Legislative Assembly for 2025

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Lailey Red, 2021

Tasting notes and review by Leah Spooner.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (68%), Merlot (17%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%), Malbec (5%), and Petit Verdot (5%)
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 527

Appearance: Clear, garnet.
Nose: Red cherry, raspberry, and nutmeg.
Palate: Juicy red fruit coddled in oak spice. Black raspberry and dark cherry. Bold with a peppery finish. 

Quality: 88 points. Very Good+. Drink now.

Food Pairing: Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Cherry-Balsamic Glaze, Grilled Eggplant with Harissa Yogurt & Crispy Chickpeas (veg), Mini Reuben Sliders on Rye with Sauerkraut & Swiss, Charcuterie Board with Soppressata, Aged Cheddar & Cherry Mostarda, Dark Chocolate Bark with Toasted Hazelnuts & Crushed Pink Peppercorn

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Lailey Off-Dry Riesling, 2022

Tasting notes and review by Leah Spooner.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara River
Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 11.1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 415

Appearance: Medium gold.
Nose: Pronounced aromas of Macintosh apple, lime, lychee, and dried apricot.
Palate: Stony minerality, medium-bodied, lime and mandarin, nice length. Great value!

Quality: 94 points. Outstanding. Drink to 2035.

Food Pairing: Triple Cream Brie with Apricot Chutney & Almond Crackers, Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls with Mango, Mint & Lime-Peanut Sauce, Sweet Chili-Glazed Shrimp Tacos with Pickled Slaw & Lime Crema, Coconut-Lemongrass Tofu with Jasmine Rice & Herb Salad (veg), Grilled Pineapple with Lime Zest, Sea Salt & Honey

Awards:

Gold - National Wine Awards of Canada
Gold - Sommelier’s Choice Awards

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Lailey Merlot, 2021

Tasting notes and review by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 10.4 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 260

Appearance: Ruby colour.
Nose: Toasty, plum bouquet with a rose petal note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, plum flavour with well-integrated oak and balancing acidity. Firmly structured with ripe tannins. 

Quality: 90 points. Outstanding. Hold 1-2 years.

Food Pairing: Smoked Gouda with Fig Compote & Walnut Crackers, Wild Mushroom Crostini with Garlic-Thyme Butter, Braised Pork Shoulder with Herbed Polenta & Pan Jus, Crispy Celery Root Schnitzel with Pickle-Dill Aioli (veg), Bittersweet Chocolate Bark with Candied Hazelnuts & Dried Cherries

Awards:

Bronze - 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada

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Lailey Rosé, 2021

Tasting notes and review by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara River
Varietal: Merlot (53%), Cabernet Sauvignon (32%), Malbec (10%), Zweigelt (5%)
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 5.8 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 270

Appearance: Coppery-salmon colour.
Nose: A nose of wild strawberries with a rose petal note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, strawberry and cranberry flavours. Well-balanced, good length and lively acidity, with a note of red licorice on the finish. 

Quality: 89 points. Very Good+. Drink now.

Food Pairing: Fresh Burrata with Cracked Pepper, Olive Oil & Strawberries, Tomato & Peach Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette, Citrus-Marinated Scallop Ceviche with Pink Pepper & Grapefruit Segments, Sautéed Mushrooms on Sourdough with Tarragon Crème Fraîche (veg), Cranberry & Rosewater Poached Pears

Awards:

Silver - 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada

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Lailey Meritage, 2022

Tasting notes and review by Leah Spooner.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (58%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Malbec (8.5%), Merlot (8.5%)
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.6%
Residual Sugar: 5.9 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 250

Appearance: Deep ruby.
Nose: Lively aromatics of red cherry, ripe raspberries, and vanilla.
Palate: Full-bodied, complex, bright red fruit, well-balanced. Velvety tannins. Jam, pomegranate, and a hint of clove. Long finish.

Quality: 93 points. Outstanding. Drink up until 2032.

Food Pairing: Aged Gouda with Raspberry Preserve & Black Pepper Crackers, Bruschetta with Cherry Tomato Confit, Garlic, & Balsamic Glaze, Herb-Crusted Roast Turkey with Cranberry-Pomegranate Glaze, Teriyaki Mushroom & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Soba Noodles, Peanut Butter & Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

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Lailey Sparkling, 2022


Tasting notes and review by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Ontario
Varietal: Vidal
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.3%
Residual Sugar: 18.1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 245

Appearance: Light gold in colour with an active mousse of tiny bubbles.
Nose: Toasty, apple nose with lemon zest notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied, just off-dry (the Icewine dosage adds a honeyed sweetness) with flavours of green apple and a lemony finish.

Quality: 89 points. Very Good+. Drink now and through 2027. 

Food Pairing: Dungeness crab tartine with yuzu kosho mayo, grilled chicken satay with kaffir lime peanut sauce, pickled apple and celery root remoulade with chive oil, and vegan summer rolls with thai basil and tamarind dip.

Awards:

Bronze - National Wine Awards of Canada

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Lailey Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022

Tasting notes and review by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara River
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 300

Appearance: Ruby-purple in colour.
Nose: Cedary, blackcurrant bouquet with vanilla oak notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, redcurrant and red plum flavours with a floral flourish in mid-palate. Well-structured and elegant with a lingering finish. 

Quality: 90 points. Outstanding. Can be opened now but will reward 1–2 years cellaring.

Food Pairing: Aged Manchego with Black Cherry Jam & Rosemary Crackers, Grilled Eggplant Rolls with Herbed Ricotta & Pomegranate Molasses, Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Garlic-Rosemary Jus & Roasted Root Veg, Crispy Chickpea Cakes with Tomato-Sumac Chutney (veg), Vanilla Greek Yogurt with Roasted Balsamic Strawberries

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Lailey Chardonnay, 2022

Tasting notes and review by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara River
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 220

Appearance: Pale straw colour with a lime tint.
Nose: Minerally, leesy, crab apple bouquet with a light floral note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, round on the palate, beautifully balanced apple flavour with a zesty citrus finish.

Quality: 90 points. Outstanding. Drink now and through 2026.

Food Pairing: Aged Gruyère with Toasted Walnuts & Apple Slices, Leek & Ricotta Tart with Lemon Zest and Fresh Thyme, Roast Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Herb Butter & Farro, Charred Cauliflower Steaks with Cashew-Lemon Cream & Capers (veg), Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Thyme Syrup

Wineclub Notes: "This Chardonnay is a flexible pairing wine with gentle elegance, thanks to its bright acidity and balanced notes of citrus, apple, and soft minerality."

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Lailey Cabernet Franc, 2022

Tasting notes and review by Leah Spooner.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara River
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.2%
Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 200

Appearance: Deep ruby.
Nose: Red plum, wildberries, and baking spice.
Palate: Medium bodied, powdery tannins, blackberry, earthy, and oak spice.

Quality: 87 points. Very Good. Drink now.

Food Pairing: Aged Cheddar with Blackberry Jam & Cracked Pepper Wafers, Stuffed Mini Peppers with Goat Cheese & Herbs, Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri & Roasted Potatoes, Black Bean & Roasted Veggie Quesadillas with Smoky Tomato Salsa (veg), Cocoa Shortbread with Sea Salt & Plum Compote

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Lailey Sparkling Rosé, 2022

Tasting notes and review by Leah Spooner.

Geographical Indication: VQA Ontario
Varietal: Vidal (92.5%), Zweigelt (7.5%)
Vineyard: Lailey Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.3%
Residual Sugar: 19.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 245


Appearance: Salmon colour.
Nose: Attractive aromas of red licorice, dried strawberries, and pink roses.
Palate: Approachable and easy-drinking. Core of minerality, gentle bubbles, mixed red berries, and an apple finish. 

Quality: 92 points. Outstanding. Fresh and fun. Drink to 2030.

Food Pairing: Herbed Cheddar with Rhubarb Compote & Seeded Crackers, Mini Beet & Goat Cheese Tartlets with Thyme Honey Drizzle, Pan-Seared Salmon Cakes with Lemon-Dill Aioli, Baked Ricotta & Cherry Tomato Gnocchi Gratin (veg), Strawberry Pavlova with Rose Cream & Fresh Mint

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