West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAilm is a new project from a pioneering family, the Stewart Family, of Quails' Gate. The name Ailm, inspired by the ancient Irish Tree Language known as Ogham, honours the family's heritage and generational connection to horticulture. All the fruit is South Kelowna estate grown, and this Reserve blends 82% pinot noir and 18% chardonnay, fermented in stainless, with full MLF. Once in bottle this aged 40 months en tirage, with a chardonnay disgorge of 6.5 g/L. Pouring a shining yellow hue, this is still tightly wound, with crunchy red and green apple, white blossoms around a biscuit core, with lovely riffing stony texture through the lingering bitter almond finish. The additional time on lees certainly assists these wines, and hopefully they'll be able to make this the standard going forward.Tasted: 04 December 2025Tasted by: Prices:
West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Reserve Brut 2020, first tasted a year ago, continues to blossom in the bottle. The Reserve is aged 40 months on its lees, lending a richness and depth to offset its vibrant citrus, delicate brioche, and lingering complex autolytic notes. It is a symphony of freshness and complexity. The base wine was fermented in stainless steel, and malolactic fermentation was completed to soften the acidity and add complexity. The final blend comprises 82% pinot noir and 18% chardonnay, and the dosage consists of Chardonnay and 6.5 grams/litre of sugar, enhancing the wine's refined profile.Tasted: 09 October 2025Tasted by: Prices:
West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Ailm 2020 Reserve Brut is the first limited-release, traditional-method sparkling wine launched by Ailm Estate, a wine that bears the brand's very name written in the ancient Ogham (Irish) language on the front of the label. Ailm, the Ogham symbol for the pine tree, translates to strength, resilience, and growth. It is part of the Stewart family empire (Quails' Gate Winery) and reflects the long family history of producing high-quality chardonnay and pinot noir. Look for a persistent, minor, effervescent attack with vibrant citrus, delicate brioche, and a lingering toasty finish. This is a symphony of freshness and complexity. The base wine is fermented in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation was completed to soften the acidity and add complexity. The final blend comprises 82% pinot noir and 18% chardonnay, which undergoes secondary fermentation and is aged on its lees for over 40 months to develop depth and toastiness. The dosage consists of chardonnay and 6.5 grams/litre of sugar, enhancing the wine's refined profile.Tasted: 27 September 2024Tasted by: Prices:
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