Lailey goes back to the 1970s and the Lailey family's grape growing in Niagara.
Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble make the wine now, with sustainability as the stated priority and everything VQA certified. The Stonebridge vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake is cropped to under two tonnes an acre and fermented entirely on wild yeast. That is a demanding way to work, and a rare one at this scale.
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15940 Niagara River Parkway, Niagra-on-the-Lake, ON
Lailey sits on the Niagara River Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, on land the Lailey family first planted with vines in the early 1970s. For years they grew grapes for other wineries before opening their own label in 2000, and Lailey soon built a reputation as one of Ontario's respected early producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The property changed hands in 2015 and went through a quieter chapter focused on icewine and bus tours. In 2021 it was bought by Faik Turkmen, who merged in his Stonebridge vineyard and returned Lailey to small-batch, single-vineyard wine.
Old vines, small lots
Two Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyards feed the winery, including some of the region's oldest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay plantings, going back to the early 1970s. The current wines are made in small, single-vineyard lots.
Winemaking today is led by the respected team of Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble. The range covers Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and icewine, all VQA. The estate's Stonebridge 2019 Chardonnay Reserve took a gold medal at the Chardonnay du Monde competition in Burgundy.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lailey Winery known for?
Lailey is a Niagara-on-the-Lake winery known for old-vine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the banks of the Niagara River. Founded as a label in 2000, it was revived in 2021 as a small-batch, single-vineyard producer.
Where is Lailey Winery?
At 15940 Niagara River Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, right along the Niagara River. The river moderates the climate and helps the estate's Pinot Noir and Chardonnay ripen.
Who makes the wine at Lailey?
Since the winery was revived in 2021, the wines have been made by the well-regarded team of Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble. Derek Barnett was the founding winemaker who built Lailey's early reputation from 2000.
