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Guenther Lang and his wife, Kristina, purchased the nine and a half-acre (3.8-hectare) vineyard, then planted in hybrid varieties, when they immigrated to Canada in 1980. Guenther, formerly a financial manager with Mercedes Benz, selected the property—high up on the bench—for its excellent soil conditions and micro-climate. Additional properties along the bench, owned by Guenther's father and brother, have added to the overall acreage available to the winery.
During the 80's, most of the hybrid varieties were pulled out and replaced with vinifera varieties; whites such as Auxerrois, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and most recently Viognier. Red varieties included Pinot Noir, Merlot and Pinot Meunier. The only hybrid variety remaining is the Marechal Foch, which remains one of Lang's most popular wines, selling out quickly each year.
The location is cool enough to grow Gewurztraminer that retains refreshing acidity. The vineyard also benefits from good air drainage, which allows the vineyard to remain frost free well into Making the wine autumn. This enables the Riesling to ripen for excellent late harvest wines. The winery has enjoyed success with icewines and a unique dessert wine flavoured with maple syrup.
Guenther Lang sold the winery in 2006 to Keith and Lynn Holman.
Website: Lang Vineyards
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