# Traditional Method Sparkling Wines The Grange of Prince Edward Debuts 2023 Lafontaine Du Loup Brut By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-08-01 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-method-sparkling-wine References: [winebusiness](https://www.winebusiness.com/news/newreleases/article/321134)  The Grange of Prince [Edward](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-pinot-gris), a winery located in Ontario's Prince Edward County, has released the 2023 Lafontaine du Loup Brut — a traditional method sparkling wine that marks a significant milestone as the first vintage produced entirely from fruit grown on the estate's own vineyards. Winemaker Jonas Newman selected two specific north-facing, shaded blocks for this wine, conditions that naturally preserve acidity and freshness by slowing ripening. The 2023 Lafontaine du Loup Brut blend comprises 62% [Pinot Noir](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbourne-reserve) and 38% Chardonnay, both hand-harvested on the same day and co-fermented together. The traditional method sparkling wine exhibits pronounced autolytic characteristics including fresh brioche, toasted almond, preserved lemon, and golden apple, balanced by a distinct mineral line and a creamy mid-palate with fine, persistent bubbles. Approximately 1,000 bottles of the 2023 Lafontaine du Loup Brut are now available from a total production of 2,460. Image Credit: The Grange of Prince Edward ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Estate-grown Sparkling:** Single-estate fruit creates a clearer provenance story for premium sparkling wines, opening space for traceable luxury bottlings tied to specific vineyard conditions. - **Cool-climate Winemaking:** North-facing shaded blocks and slower ripening highlight how climate-conscious site selection can differentiate wines through natural acidity, freshness, and regional identity. - **Limited-release Brut:** Small production runs strengthen scarcity-driven appeal, giving boutique wineries a platform for direct-to-consumer exclusivity and collector demand. ### Where This Applies - **Wine and Spirits:** Premium sparkling programs rooted in traditional methods can reshape regional wine positioning by elevating local producers into higher-value celebratory categories. - **Agri-tourism:** Estate-grown vintage releases add experiential value to vineyard visits, linking tastings, terroir education, and local destination branding. - **Luxury Retail:** Scarce craft beverages with detailed production narratives fit emerging premium retail models centered on authenticity, provenance, and limited availability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Estate-Driven Red Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-wines.md) - [Ontario-Based Sparkling Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trius-winery.md) - [Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine Estates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-bloom-estate.md) - [Estate Chardonnay Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estate-series-chardonnay.md) - [Highly Anticipated Vintage Champagnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-2018-champagne.md) - [Premium Champagne Production Methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Champagne-Besserat.md) - [Summer-Ready Canadian Wine Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grange-of-prince-edward.md) - [Lion-Branded Wine Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-of-a-lion.md) - [Traditional-Method Sparkling Wine Estates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditionalmethod-sparkling-wine.md)