# Dix-Neuvième Pearl Morissette (2018)

- **Producer:** Pearl Morissette Estate Winery
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Niagara Peninsula, Canada
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €42
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** orchard fruits, citrus, apple, integrated spice, brioche

## About this wine

The Dix-Neuvième Pearl Morissette is a 2018 Chardonnay from the Twenty Mile Bench VQA appellation in the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. Pearl Morissette Estate Winery, founded in 2007 by Mel Pearl and François Morissette, is dedicated to expressing the terroir of the Niagara region through sustainable practices and minimal intervention. The winery farms its own vineyards, including the 19th Street Vineyard, which is the source for this wine. The Twenty Mile Bench is known for its unique geographical characteristics that contribute to the wine's identity.

## Interesting facts

- Named 'Dix-Neuvième' after the 19th Street Vineyard.
- Minimal intervention winemaking is a core philosophy.
- Part of Ontario's renowned Niagara Peninsula wine region.
- Limited availability as a special assortment item.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and potential for integrated spice and perky acidity make it versatile. Acidity can cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while subtle fruit and mineral notes can complement seafood and poultry. Herbal elements in food can echo those found in the wine.

## Wine making process

The Dix-Neuvième Pearl Morissette is crafted using a philosophy of minimal intervention, emphasizing the expression of its specific vineyard site on the Twenty Mile Bench. Pearl Morissette Estate Winery employs sustainable farming practices in its vineyards. Winemaking techniques are designed to allow the natural characteristics of the Chardonnay grape and the terroir to dominate, with a focus on preserving the wine's integrity and balance. Aging often involves a combination of French oak and stainless steel, with lees stirring contributing to texture.