Photo: Michael Bartier (photo by Shari Saysosmack)
The latest releases from Bartier Bros. Vineyard & Winery reinforce what a spectacular vintage 2025 is turning out to be.
“These wines mark our first vintage back following the winter freezes,” the winery’s marketing manager, Lindsey White, writes. “We couldn’t be happier with how the vineyards responded. The blocks we were able to rehabilitate have bounced back beautifully. We think that energy and resilience really come through in the glass.”
Michael Bartier, the winery’s general manager and winemaker, adds: “When our vines suffered so much damage two years ago, it seemed a gargantuan task to replant, remediate and rebuild. It was intimidating. But we started and kept going, and now we have harvested a healthy crop – and these wines are so delicious.”
Vineyard manager Andrew Moon underlines Michael’s comments. “2025 was really a return to ‘back to normal’ in the vineyard. We saw an early harvest, above average temperatures, low rainfall, and a long ripening window, which gave us excellent growing conditions and very low disease pressure. The result is clean, high-quality fruit across the board, with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay standing out on the whites, and Cabernet Franc and Merlot showing especially well in the cellar.”
“This fall,” Lindsey adds, “we’ll be harvesting our first Sémillon from the replanted vineyard.”
It is a bit early to forecast what the 2026 vintage will produce. However, nothing untoward has occurred so far this season.
Here are notes on current Bartier releases, including a traditional method sparkling wine and an elegant Riesling from 2023.
Bartier Bros. Sauvignon Blanc 2025 ($24.99). The wine begins with aromas of lime leading to flavours of citrus fruits mingled with green apple. The finish is crisp and the flavours persist. 92.
Bartier Bros. Chardonnay 2025 ($24.99). The fruit was fermented in stainless steel, resulting in a crisp and fresh wine. It has aromas and flavours of apple and peach. The wine has good weight and a long finish. 91.
Bartier Bros. Riesling 2023 ($22.99). This complex wine, fermented cool in stainless steel, begins with the whiff of petrol mingled with citrus that is so characteristic of Riesling with touch of age. The palate is rich with flavours recalling marmalade. Bright acidity gives the wine freshness on the finish. 92.
Bartier Bros. Pinot Noir Rosé 2025 ($24.99). The wine presents in the glass with an appealing salmon pink hue. Aromas of wild strawberry draw one in to be rewarded by flavours of strawberry and cherry. The texture is juicy and the finish lingers. 91.
b>Bartier Bros. Rosé 2025 ($19.99). The blend is 74% Cabernet Franc, 12% Viognier, 9% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Each variety was harvested separately and then blended. The wine presents with a delicate pink hue in the glass. There are aromas of strawberry leading to bright, juicy flavours of strawberry and watermelon. The finish is crisp and fresh. 92.
Bartier Bros. Brut N.V. ($34.99). This is 100% Chardonnay, with wine from 2019 with additions from subsequent vintages. No dosage was added. The wine aged four months in stainless steel and a minimum of 12 months on the lees before final bottling. The wine has aromas and flavours of brioche, along with an active mousse and a long finish. 90.
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