Norman Hardie Winery Pinot Noir VQA Prince Edward County, Ontario 2021

Norman Hardie Pinot Noir 2021 is one of Canada’s most elegant red wines and an outstanding example of what Prince Edward County can achieve with Pinot Noir. The 2021 vintage offers an impressive combination of finesse, purity, and intensity, even with a modest alcohol content of just 11.5%. The wine has a classic, cool-climate style that will delight any lover of refined Burgundy.

The grapes come from Prince Edward County on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, where limestone-rich soils and a cool climate create optimal conditions for Pinot Noir. The wine is fermented with the grapes’ natural wild yeast and aged for 18 months, primarily in used French oak barrels. The restrained use of oak ensures that fruit, minerality, and terroir take center stage. The wine is bottled with minimal sulfur to preserve its natural character and elegance.

Norman Hardie has built an international reputation for wines that combine Burgundian finesse with Canadian character. The 2021 Pinot Noir is a perfect example of this philosophy, where freshness, balance, and precision go hand in hand with impressive depth and excellent aging potential.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Delicate and fragrant with raspberries, cranberries, and wild strawberries. These are complemented by notes of rose petals, cool herbs, forest floor, and a hint of spices.

Palate: Light and silky-smooth with great intensity. Fresh red berries, cherries, and cranberries dominate, while the lively acidity and fine tannins create an elegant structure. Subtle mineral notes add extra depth and complexity.

Finish: Long, fresh, and harmonious with red berries, light spices, and a chalky minerality that lingers beautifully.

The Winery’s History

Norman Hardie is considered one of Canada’s most influential winemakers and has been a pioneer of quality wine from Prince Edward County. Inspired by Burgundy, he works with low yields, natural fermentation, and minimal intervention in the cellar to create wines that reflect their origin. The focus is on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which thrive perfectly in the region’s cool climate and limestone-rich soil.

• Producer: Norman Hardie Winery
• Wine: Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2021
• Type: Red wine
• Country: Canada
• Region: Prince Edward County, Ontario
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Fermentation: Natural wild yeast
• Aging: 18 months in primarily used French oak barrels
• Minimal sulfur added
• Contains: Sulfites
• Volume: 75 cl
• Alcohol: 11.5%