2022 Malivoire “Moira” Chardonnay – Exclusive pre-release 🔥 92pts

ON, Niagara, VQA Beamsville Bench
100% Chardonnay | Dry wine | 13.0% ABV
92pts Carl's Wine Club | 93pts Jamie Goode | 91pts WineAlign – Silver Medal

The small but powerful 2022 vintage is shining brightly in this single-vineyard Chardonnay. The result? Simply gorgeous. This wine delivers all the classic minerality you've come to expect from the Moira Vineyard, paired with the precision and linearity that define the 2022 vintage. The nose opens with fresh aromas of green apple, lemon meringue, and chamomile. A flinty, mineral-driven note adds depth and complexity, hinting at what’s to come. On the palate, it’s full of energy and tension—bright acidity lifts layers of green apple, lemon curd, yellow peach, white flowers, and a signature touch of salinity. The texture is soft yet vibrant, leading to a finish you’ll remember for weeks. This wine is already showing beautifully, but I believe it’s on track to become a true standout in a few years’ time. (Carl Boucher, March 7, 2025)

Food pairing: tuna tartar, grilled sockeye salmon
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