The story behind GreenLane
GreenLane is a boutique Vineland winery in the Twenty Valley, on a property once part of the Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery. It took over those mature vineyards and has been making VQA wine under its own name since around 2009.
It stays small and independent, the kind of winery you find rather than get pointed to.
Built around Riesling
GreenLane hangs its hat on Riesling, which the cool Twenty Valley grows about as well as anywhere in Ontario. Winemaker Dianne Smith works in small batches across the range.
Beyond the Riesling there are Chardonnay, Cabernet, and both tank and traditional-method sparkling wines. The vines on the estate go back to around 1990, so there is some age in the fruit.
Frequently asked questions
What is GreenLane known for?
GreenLane is a small Vineland winery best known for Riesling, made in small batches from mature Twenty Valley vines. It also makes Chardonnay, red wines, and sparkling, all Ontario VQA.
Where is GreenLane?
In Vineland, in the Twenty Valley of the Niagara Escarpment, on a site that was once part of the Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery. The cool climate there is well suited to aromatic whites like Riesling.
Why is the Twenty Valley good for Riesling?
The Twenty Valley is a cool pocket of the Niagara Escarpment, and that cool climate lets Riesling keep its bright acidity and aromatics. It is one of the reasons GreenLane leans on the grape as its signature.
