Cuvée from the Heart Vintage #6

April 12, 2026 By: Waddington's Staff

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Cuvée from the Heart returns as a defining highlight of the 6th Annual Grapes for Humanity Fine Wine AUCtion.

Rare. Personal. Purpose-driven. These are wines from the heart—in every sense.

For those discovering it for the first time, Cuvée from the Heart is a collection of 12 extraordinary wines, each crafted with purpose, passion, and an extraordinary spirit of collaboration by teams of Ontario’s most respected winemakers, rising stars, and students.

With only 144 bottles of each cuvée produced, these wines are available exclusively through the Grapes for Humanity Benefit Fine Wine Auction. Each unique blend represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and creativity—among the most exciting and expressive wines being made in Ontario today. These are not wines you will find on store shelves. Created exclusively for this auction and never to be replicated, each cuvée reflects both the diversity of Ontario’s terroir and the individuality of its makers—where tradition and innovation meet in limited-edition form.

The Wine and the Wine Makers

These exclusive cuvées are brought to life by 32 of Ontario’s most respected winemakers, working in small teams alongside emerging talent from Brock University and Niagara College’s acclaimed winemaking programs. In a remarkable show of dedication, each winemaker contributes exceptional vineyard lots—donating some of their finest fruit to create wines of depth, character, and distinction. This year’s Cuvée from the Heart bottles can be found under lots 330–461.

What makes Cuvée from the Heart truly special is the personal connection. Every label features the names and faces of the winemakers who crafted the blend, offering a rare opportunity to not only experience their work, but to recognize and celebrate the individuals behind each wine.

2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Casey Hogan (Southbrook Vineyards)
Dean Stoyka (Stratus Vineyards)
Mark Williamson (iCellars)

2024 Syrah
Rob Power (Creekside Estate Winery)
Richie Roberts (Fielding Estate Winery)
Chris Robinson (Kacaba Vineyards)

2024 Skin-Fermented White
Allison Findlay (Niagara College) with the Niagara College Winery & Viticulture Class of 2026

2025 Riesling
Emma Garner (Thirty Bench Winery)
Charles Baker (Charles Baker Wines)
Gabriel Demarco (Cave Spring Vineyard)

2024 Cabernet Franc
Adam Pearce (Two Sisters Vineyards)
Brian Schmidt (Vineland Estates)
Nicholas Gizuk (Inniskillin Wines)

2024 Gamay
Elisa Mazzi (Malivoire)
Jessica Solanki (Liebling Wines)
Jeff Moote (Divergence)

2024 Niagara Chardonnay
Marlize Beyers (The Long Way Home)
Phillip Brown (Le Clos Jordanne)
Thomas Bachelder (Bachelder)

2025 Sparkling Riesling
Marc Pistor (Brock University)
Mitchell McCurdy (Marynissen Estates)
Brock University CCOVI students Frederik Rivard, Reid Ball, Holly Eaton, Brayden Lafleur

NV Red Blend
Jessica Otting (Tawse Winery)
Sue-Ann Staff (Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery)
Ann Sperling (Lailey Winery

2024 Niagara Pinot Noir
Ilya Senchuk (Leaning Post Wines)
Thomas Bachelder (Bachelder)
Matt Smith (Cloudsley Cellars)

2024 Prince Edward County Pinot Noir
Frédéric Picard (Huff Estates Winery)
Chris Thompson (Volta Estate Winery)
Keith Tyers (Closson Chase Vineyards)

About the Auction

Waddington’s is proud to present the 2026 Grapes for Humanity Wine Auction.

Grapes for Humanity is a volunteer-run community of wine enthusiasts who harness the power of wine, philanthropy, and shared purpose to support high-impact charitable initiatives in Canada and beyond.

This auction is offered under Special Terms & Conditions that differ from Waddington’s regular Terms & Conditions, including waiving our Buyer’s Premium.

For any inquiries, please contact Scott Webster at [email protected]

The auction is conducted on our Fine Wine & Spirits bidding platform. Please register to bid here.