Marynissen Estates Wines

Marynissen Estates - Ontario, Canada

Marynissen – Heritage Pinot Noir Rose 2021 (Case of 12)

CA$301.80

Bottle Price: $24.95

Case Price: $301.8

Bottle Deposit: $.20 per bottle (not included in bottle price)

Tax: Included in price

Bottle Per Case : 12 x 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.9%

Winery: Marynissen Estates (Niagara on the Lake)

Aging: 6 months in 500L neutral oak barrels

Blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Description: Frost scares in early May turned to record breaking heat in June, July, and August with only occasional showers throughout the summer. September started off wet, but the heat of the summer helped harvest start early with extremely high hopes for all varietals.

Winemaking Notes: Fruit from the Marynissen Vineyard was mechanically harvested, destemmed, and partially crushed before being pressed. Clarified juice was racked into 500L neutral oak barrels for fermentation using both commercial and indigenous yeast strains to enhance aromatic complexity and palate texture.

Residual Sugar: 6g/L

Pairing Suggestions:

- Chicken, pork, grilled meats

- Goat, Swiss, Gouda, Cheddar

- Berries, citrus, most green veggies, salads

- Salad dressings, barbecue sauces, spicy sauces

Released Date: May 24, 2021

Drinking Window: Drink by 2023

Delivery Time: 1 week

Marynissen – Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (Case of 12)

CA$361.80

Bottle Price: $29.95

Case Price: $361.8

Bottle Deposit: $.20 per bottle (not included in bottle price)

Tax: Included in price

Bottle Per Case : 12 x 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Winery: Marynissen Estates (Niagara on the Lake)

Aging: 14 months in French, American, and Hungarian oak

Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Description: Deep aromas of black cherries, raspberries, sweet tobacco, mint, and cedar mulch. Medium-full bodied with silky tannin. Flavours of black cherries, cassis and hint of vanillas and earthiness leading into a long, flavourful finish.

Winemaking Notes: Fruit from the Marynissen vineyard was machine harvested before being destemmed and partially crushed. Fermented warm in stainless steel and kept on skins for 24 days before being pressed. Aged in used French, American, and Hungarian oak for 14 months before being bottled.

Residual Sugar: 3g/L

Pairing Suggestions:

- Beef, pork, barbecued meats

- Camembert, Manchego, aged Cheddar - Berries, mushrooms, peppers

- Tomato, barbecue sauces

Drinking Window: Drink now or hold until 2023, drink by 2028

Delivery Time: 1 week

Marynissen – Heritage Nanny’s Blend 2019 (Case of 12)

CA$337.80

Bottle Price: $27.95

Case Price: $337.8

Bottle Deposit: $.20 per bottle (not included in bottle price)

Tax: Included in price

Bottle Per Case : 12 x 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Winery: Marynissen Estates (Niagara on the Lake)

Aging: 6 months in 500L neutral oak barrels

Blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Description: Notes of blackberries, blueberry jam, pipe tobacco, and cedar on the nose with a rich, medium bodied, and decadent palate.

Winemaking Notes: Fruit from select Niagara vineyards was machine harvested before being destemmed and partially crushed. Fermented warm in stainless steel and kept on skins for 24 days before being pressed. Aged in used French, American, and Hungarian oak for 14 months before being bottled.

Residual Sugar: 3g/L

Pairing Suggestions:

- Beef, pork, barbecued meats

- Camembert, Manchego, aged Cheddar - Berries, mushrooms, peppers

- Tomato, barbecue sauces

Harvest Dates: Oct 26 - Nov 21, 2019

Drinking Window: Drink now or hold until 2023, drink by 2028

Delivery Time: 1 week

Marynissen – Heritage Riesling 2019 (Case of 12)

CA$277.80

Bottle Price: $22.95

Case Price: $277.8

Bottle Deposit: $.20 per bottle (not included in bottle price)

Tax: Included in price

Bottle Per Case : 12 x 750 ml

Alcohol: 9.5%

Winery: Marynissen Estates (Niagara on the Lake)

Aging: 6 months in stainless steel

Blend: 100% Riesling

Description: Bright aromas of starfruit, Gala apples, and peaches, and flavours of peaches and fruit salad. Light with a mild sweetness and juicy acidity.

Winemaking Notes: Mechanically harvested from select Niagara vineyards. Destemmed and partially crushed before being gently pressed. Fermented cool in stainless steel using select yeast strains to enhance fruity aromas. Fermentation was arrested at approx. 3Bx to preserve a fraction of residual sugar.

Residual Sugar: 31g/L

Pairing Suggestions:

- White fish, shellfish, chicken, sausage

- Swiss, Emmental, Jarlsberg, Feta

- Stonefruit, pomme fruit, citrus, French fries

- Preserves & jams, Alfredo, barbecue, spicy sauces

Released Date: July 1, 2021

Drinking Window: Drink by 2030

Delivery Time: 1 week

Marynissen – Heritage Charmed Rose 2020 (Case of 12)

CA$301.80

Bottle Price: $24.95

Case Price: $301.8

Bottle Deposit: $.20 per bottle (not included in bottle price)

Tax: Included in price

Bottle Per Case : 12 x 750 ml

Alcohol: 11.5%

Winery: Marynissen Estates (Niagara on the Lake)

Aging: 6 months in stainless steel

Blend: 47% Merlot, 34% Pinot Noir, 10% Riesling, 5% Gewurztraminer, 4% Muscat

Description: Bright and fruity with cherry and raspberry aromas. Flavours of cherry and lemon-lime with zesty acidity and a touch of sweetness to round out the palate.

Winemaking Notes: Mechanically harvested from select Niagara vineyards. Destemmed and partially crushed before being gently pressed. Fermented cool in stainless steel using select yeast strains to enhance fruity aromas. Wines blended before undergoing secondary fermentation in a pressurized Charmat tank. Filtered and bottled under pressure at 4bar.

Residual Sugar: 12g/L

Pairing Suggestions:

- Chicken, pork, grilled meats

- Goat, Swiss, Gouda, Cheddar

- Berries, citrus, most green veggies, salads - Salad dressings, barbecue sauces, spicy sauces

Drinking Window: Drink by 2023

Delivery Time: 1 week

Marynissen – Heritage Pinot Gris 2020 (Case of 12)

CA$301.80

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Bottle Price: $24.95

Case Price: $301.8

Bottle Deposit: $.20 per bottle (not included in bottle price)

Tax: Included in price

Bottle Per Case : 12 x 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Winery: Marynissen Estates (Niagara on the Lake)

Aging: 6 months in stainless steel

Blend: 100% Pinot Gris

Description: Notes of apricot, raspberries, and baking spices on the nose with a hint of minerality. Rich, textured, and layered on the palate with mellow acidity.

Winemaking Notes: Fruit from the Marynissen Vineyard was mechanically harvested before being destemmed and partially crushed into 1 ton fruit bins. Fermented on skins for 10 days with select yeast strains to enhance palate texture and extract color before being gently pressed.

Residual Sugar: 3g/L

Pairing Suggestions:

- White fish, shellfish, chicken, sausage - Swiss, Emmental, Gruyere, Feta

- Stonefruit, pomme fruit, citrus

- Cream, barbecue, spicy sauces

Released Date: May 5, 2021

Drinking Window: Drink by 2024

Delivery Time: 1 week

Marynissen – The Old Tun 2020 Pinot Noir Rosé (Case of 12)

CA$162.40

Bottle Price: $11.80

Case Price: $162.40

Bottle Deposit: $.20 per bottle (included in case price)

Tax: included in case price

Bottle Per Case : 12 x 375 ml

Alcohol: 10.5%

Winery: Marynissen Estates (Niagara on the Lake)

Blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Description: Fermented cool in stainless steel to 3bar before bottling without any fining or filtration. Bright on the nose with notes of watermelon strawberry, candied cherries, and kiwi. Flavourful on the palate with rich texture and zesty acidity.

Delivery Time: 1 week

Villamagna – Majna 1308 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2021 (Case of 12)

CA$259.20

Bottle Price: $21.40

Case Price: $259.20

Bottle Deposit: $.20 per bottle (included in case price)

Tax: Included in price

Bottle Per Case : 12 x 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Winery: Cantina Villamagna

Appearance: Bright pink of medium intensity.

Nose: Elegant notes of red fruit, cherry and raspberry.

Palate: Rich, with a high concentration of fruit. Excellent balance between red fruit, balanced acidity and moderate alcohol content. Very long and persistent finish.

Consumption window : 2021 - 2022

Vinification: Selection of Montepulciano grapes from the vineyards of the Cantina Villamagna winemakers, soft direct pressing of the delicately pressed bunches, static decanting and cold fermentation at around 18 ° C.

Aging on the lees for about 5 months in stainless steel tanks before being bottled.

Delivery Time: 1 week

The Marynissen Story
Marynissen Estates was founded in 1990 by John and Adrianna Marynissen. Located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the vineyard is home to the oldest commercial planting of Cabernet Sauvignon in Canada. John was a pioneering force for viticulture in Niagara, becoming one of the first in the region to successfully grow Vitis vinifera. The vineyard’s rich history was born out of a strong devotion to the land, pioneering spirit, and a passion for excellence.

The property was purchased in 1953 by John Marynissen and his wife Adrianna who had immigrated from the Netherlands. The property was home to an old pig barn, an orchard, and a small juice grape vineyard. In the 1970s, there was a big push in the area to switch over from growing primarily juice grapes to growing wine grapes. Most of the growers in the area switched to hybrid grapes, such as Baco Noir and Vidal. John was one of the few who replanted with Vitis vinifera vines, and in 1976 he planted Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, and Gamay.

In 1978, he planted Cabernet Sauvignon. This was unheard of at the time, when the vast majority of people did not believe that European vinifera vines could not survive the harsh Canadian climate; they believed our cold winters would kill the vines, and our cool summers would not be enough to fully ripen the grapes. John proved that Vitis vinifera could survive the Canadian climate, and that the unique microclimate of Niagara could produce unique and outstanding wines. That original planting of Cabernet Sauvignon still stands to this day, and is now the oldest commercial planting of Cabernet Sauvignon in Canada.

John never sought out to open a winery for himself; he was happy being a grapegrower and making wine on the side for his friends and family to enjoy. He entered some amateur winemaking competitions with those wines, and won a ton of awards. His friends and family had said he makes such great wine that he should open a winery. He was resistant at first, but they eventually convinced him to turn his hobby into a career. The first commercial vintage of the winery was in 1990 with the retail store opening its doors in 1991. Sadly, John passed away in 2009, and the family sold the winery in 2012.

Although no longer involved in the winery, the Marynissen’s vision still lives on through our winemaking philosophy. With small-lot, handcrafted wines, we strive to deliver quality wines that pay homage to the original founders through a modern lens of winemaking. Our winemaking team is currently headed by Mitchell McCurdy, a graduate of Brock University’s Oenology and Viticulture program. Mitchell believes in staying true to varietal and terroir to create a pure, honest expression in his wines, while also enjoying experimentation to create new, fun, and exciting wines.