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 the Brut blends 57% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, and 10% Pinot Meunier, fermented separately in stainless, with full MLF. Once in bottle this rests en tirage for 24 months before disgorge with 7.5 g/L (of chardonnay). Brisk lemon, ripe green apple, toasted biscuit is kissed with anise and lemon verbena on a sleek frame, with lively mousse and a riffing stony finish. An impressive debut, and a new project from a trusted name to watch.Tasted: 04 December 2025Tasted by: Prices:
West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Brut, priced at $45, is a very stylish multivintage blend with a persistent soft, lively mousse, streaked with an electric mineral citrus undercurrent and a perfectly balanced for fruit and acidity, leaving it dry but in a friendly manner. There is significant value here. The base wine is initially fermented separately in stainless steel vessels. Malolactic fermentation is conducted to soften the acidity and enhance complexity. The final blend comprises 57% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, and 10% Pinot Meunier, aged for over 24 months to enrich the wine's depth and mouthfeel. The dosage incorporates Chardonnay and 7.5 grams per litre of sugar, balanced by pronounced acidity.Tasted: 09 October 2025Tasted by: Prices:
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