William Lailey was a pioneer of Canadian viticulture. In the early 1950's he planted and propagated some of Niagara's first French hybrid varieties. In 1970, Donna and David Lailey purchased the land from William and Nora Lailey, David's parents. In addition to French hybrid grapes, the land was cultivated in pears, sweet cherries and peaches. Donna and David began a transformation of the 20 acre farm into a vineyard. In consultation with industry leaders, they planted vitis vinifera and French hybrids for the production of quality wine at local wineries.
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