• 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon – fourth ranked red wine produced in Ontario   Judged in an open competition in which wineries were able to submit any red wine from any vintage
   

2012 Intervin International Wine Awards – Intervin.ca

• 2010 Meritage – Silver
• 2010 Cabernet Franc – Bronze

Wine Access 2012 Canadian Wine Awards – Announced in the upcoming December/January Issue of Wine Access magazine

• 2010 Meritage – Bronze
• 2010 Syrah – Bronze
• 2010 Cabernet Franc – Bronze
• 2011 Rose – Bronze

Wine Judges of Canada – 2012 Lake Erie North Shore Wine Awards

• Lake Erie North Shore Wine Competition – 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon – Best of overall wine in the region, red or white 

- Fabio

Fast forward to 2000: It started with an email discussion between Fabio and Rob. They discussed possible business endeavors, but at the time, Fabio was living in Boston and Rob was working outside Detroit. For a couple months, a handful of business concepts were thrown around, but one that seemed to always linger was the idea to start a winery on their family farm land.

So the testing began! In 2001, soil and temperature tests were done to ensure the land was suitable for growing grapes. Results could not have been any better.

Preparation began! In the spring of 2002, Fabio and Rob’s dream of creating a winery started to take shape – land was prepared for planting. Drainage tiles were installed to coincide with the centre of each row, the land was leveled and slopped to allow for proper drainage of surface water and the first ever wind machine in the region was installed.

Finally Planting Time! In the spring of 2003 the first four-acres were planted with the trilogy of Vidal, Riesling and Cabernet Franc. Followed by an acre of Pinot Noir in 2004, and seven-acres of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc in 2005. The final acre dedicated to the two Northern Italian varieties used to make Barolo wines, Barbera and Nebbiolo was planted in 2008.

Now the process of mastering these varieties continues for the Muscederes.

Our Team
Fabio Muscedere – Founder (aka Sales, Marketing and Operations)
Roberto Muscedere – Founder (aka Winemaker)
Melissa Muscedere – Assistant Winemaker / Winemaker in Training (aka sister)
Julie Muscedere – Wine Bar Keep (aka wife of Rob)
Kristine Muscedere – Wine Bar Keep (aka wife of Fabio)
Mario Muscedere – Vineyard Manager (aka dad/nonno)
Pat Muscedere – Finance Manager (aka mom/nonna)
Bennedetto Muscedere – Quality Control (aka old nonno)

The vineyard is located in the Lake Erie North Shore (LENS), designated viticultral area, nestled on a picturesque 163-acre family farm, with 83-acres of natural forest and 13-acres of vines.  The beauty of the land conceals the richness of our soil. It is the soil that is responsible for the dramatic intensity of the fruit we use to create our wines.

The 13-acres of vines grows Vidal, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.  The thirteenth and most recently planted acre of vines is dedicated to the two Northern Italian varieties used to make Barolo wines, Nebbiolo and Barbera.

Natalie Maclean, November 27, 2012

Southern Ontario Sommelier Alliance Picks Best Ontario Wines

Wine Access, September 10, 2012

Back To The Land

The London Free Press, September 3, 2011

Wine Country Close to Home Essex County is Home to a Growing Cluster of Small Wineries.

Spotlight Toronto, August 31,2010

30 Days of Local Wine, Day 1