{"id":23910,"date":"2019-06-29T20:31:35","date_gmt":"2019-06-29T20:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=23910"},"modified":"2019-07-05T21:45:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T21:45:09","slug":"prince-edward-county-8-lighthall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/canada\/prince-edward-county-8-lighthall","title":{"rendered":"Prince Edward County (8) Lighthall"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The winery, Lighthall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2008 Glenn Symons moved to Prince Edward County to make wine, buying the established Lighthall vineyard. He was previously a pharmacist based in Ottawa, but from his 8 acres of vines and his Quonset hut winery, he\u2019s making some pretty smart wines. He also makes ewes milk cheese.<\/p>\n

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Lighthall Progression Sparkling Vidal 2018 Prince Edward County, Canada<\/strong>
\nThis is focussed and lively with lemony fruit and some grapey richness. Lovely purity and zip here to this clean, attractive wine. 88\/100<\/p>\n

Lighthall Pinot Gris 2018 Prince Edward County, Canada<\/strong>
\nOne-third in oak, two-thirds in stainless steel. Full malolactic. This is creamy and rounded with good texture and soft pear fruit, with a bit of citrus in the background. A very rounded wine. 87\/100<\/p>\n

Lighthall Chardonnay 2017 Prince Edward County, Canada<\/strong>
\nOne-quarter in oak (500 litre barrels). Nice purity and precision here with taut citrus fruit and a bit of green apple. Has lively acidity. Lots to like here. 92\/100<\/p>\n

Lighthall Pinot Noir Les Trois Fils 2017 Prince Edward County, Canada<\/strong>
\nFermented in concrete and aged for 12 months in French oak. Meaty, spicy and vivid with some animal notes, and a twist of cheese. Lively, intense and brightly fruity. A distinctive but delicious Pinot. 90\/100<\/p>\n

Find these wines with\u00a0wine-searcher.com<\/a><\/p>\n

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n