Sour grapes @ Lailey Vineyards

I had the pleasure of meeting Donna and David Lailey in Owen Sound at a tasting at the local LCBO. As a trained sommelier and an amateur winemaker, I found them both to be knowledgeable and accomodating. In parting they encouraged me to visit the winery to taste some of the "Canadian Oak Pinot Noir" that they were very proud of. I just happened to be going in that direction a couple of days later. This is where my experience sours. I presented myself at the tasting room, mentioning the encounter with the Laileys and requesting a sample of the aforementioned Pinot Noir. Without checking with anyone, the person waiting on me said it was not available. Now I would have understood if she had checked with someone and found out that indeed it was not. Or I would have understood if Donna or David had made a mistake and it wasn't ready. No explanation was given, no apology, nothing. I am not a well-known critic or wine columnist. I don't expect recognition wherever I go. I am a simple winelover and I am quite disappointed with Lailey vineyards. I normally buy at least a half dozen of your better offerings, this year I bought none. I will also be telling my wine-loving friends about my experience.