North 42 Degrees Estate Winery

North 42 Degrees Estate Winery is a Canadian estate winery located in Essex, Ontario, in the Lake Erie North Shore appellation. It sits on the 42nd parallel amid Carolinian forest and Lake Erie breezes, and is owned and operated by Martin Gorski and Suzanne Dajczak, a married couple who are third-generation farmers of Polish heritage. The winery is part of the North 42 group of companies, which also includes North 42 Farms, an active grain farming operation, and Serenity Lavender Farm. The estate comprises a 17-acre vineyard, a winery and a bistro. Its wines are made from estate-grown grapes and carry VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance) designation. The portfolio includes sparkling and still wines such as a Sparkling Rosé Brut and a Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé. The winery describes itself as "Purveyors of Good Times & Fine Wines" and emphasizes quality, authenticity and sustainability. Martin Gorski, a microbiologist by training, returned to school to earn a winemaking certification from Washington State University after a career in medical research and quality management. Suzanne Dajczak, a lawyer, handles marketing for the companies. The winery's tasting room and bistro welcome visitors for wine tastings and meals, and wines are sold online and at the estate.

North 42 Degrees Estate Winery was founded by Martin Gorski and Suzanne Dajczak, a married couple who are third-generation Canadian farmers of Polish heritage. The winery's name references its location on the 42nd parallel, near the north shore of Lake Erie in Essex, Ontario. The estate includes a 17-acre vineyard, a winery and a bistro, and is part of the North 42 group of companies, which also encompasses North 42 Farms (grain farming) and Serenity Lavender Farm. Martin Gorski grew up tending his grandparents' grape vines and later pursued a career in medical research and quality management as a microbiologist. He returned to school to obtain a winemaking certification from Washington State University. Suzanne Dajczak, a lawyer, manages the marketing aspects of the companies. The winery produces VQA-designated wines from estate-grown grapes, and its portfolio includes sparkling and still rosé and red wines. The winery has received awards for its wines, though specific award details are not provided in the available sources.

Estate winery offering award-winning VQA wines from own vineyard, with a bistro and tasting experience in a natural setting.

• Sparkling Rosé Brut 2022 VQA

• Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2021 VQA

• Celebrate Spring Wine Packages

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