{"id":23968,"date":"2019-07-05T21:41:24","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T21:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=23968"},"modified":"2019-07-05T21:41:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T21:41:24","slug":"prince-edward-county-ontario-13-traynor-family-vineyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/canada\/prince-edward-county-ontario-13-traynor-family-vineyard","title":{"rendered":"Prince Edward County, Ontario (13) Traynor Family Vineyard"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mike Traynor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mike Traynor is the owner\/winemaker of this 1000 case operation, Traynor Family Vineyard<\/a>. He has 5.5 acres of vines, which supply 70% of his needs. He doesn\u2019t destem anything: the wines are either whole-cluster pressed or fermented with whole bunches.<\/p>\n

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Traynor Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Prince Edward County, Canada<\/strong>
\nPithy and bright with nice fresh citrus fruit, and some herbal hints. There\u2019s a bit of pithy grip, too. Attractive savoury, mineral style. 88\/100<\/p>\n

Traynor Chardonnay Skin Fermented 2016 Prince Edward County, Canada<\/strong>
\nThis spends three weeks on its skins. Deep gold in colour, it\u2019s rich and concentrated with nice pear, peach and citrus fruit. Powerful with some appley character. A dense wine in an oxidative style that\u2019s full of interest. 91\/100<\/p>\n

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Traynor 5th Element 2016 Prince Edward County, Canada<\/strong>
\nThis is a white blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc fermented together. Powerful spicy pear and white peach fruit with nice citrus brightness and a hint of marmalade. Some tannic grip. 92\/100<\/p>\n

Traynor Pinot Noir 2016 Prince Edward County, Canada<\/strong>
\nLovely aromatic bright cherry fruit nose with a sour cherry hint. The palate is fresh and supple with bright red cherries and nice texture, as well as good acidity. Such finesse here with some sappy delicacy. 93\/100<\/p>\n

Traynor Cabernet Franc 2017 Prince Edward County, Canada<\/strong>
\nLovely blackcurrant and blackberry fruit. Supple and expressive with lovely sweet berry fruits. Nicely weighted and expressive. Such focus and precision. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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