Leaning Post Wines
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A small-lot Niagara winery in Stoney Creek making single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, Syrah, rosé, red blends like Cuvee Winona, a pétillant naturel and a traditional-method Blanc de Blanc sparkling.
Leaning Post's still wines (HTS 2204.21.50), traditional-method sparkling (HTS 2204.10.00) and pétillant naturel (HTS 2204.21.20) can no longer ship to the US since the import ban of September 29, 2026, after a 50% duty from August 22 to September 28, 2026.Source: whitehouse.gov, Sep 8, 2026
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Made in Canada
Its wines are made at the estate winery at 1491 Hwy 8 in Stoney Creek, Ontario, from its own Senchuk Vineyard and other Niagara sites, with technical sheets listing "Appellation: Niagara Peninsula".
On the tariff list
- HTS 2204.10.00 · Sparkling grape wine · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
The 2018 Traditional Method Sparkling Blanc de Blanc is "100% Chardonnay sparkling wine" where "the second fermentation happened in-bottle". Traditional-method sparkling grape wine.
- HTS 2204.21.20 · Effervescent grape wine, in containers holding 2 liters or less · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
The 2021 Pétillant Naturel (100% Muscat Ottonel, "Alcohol: 11%") "was bottled while fermenting to capture carbon dioxide in bottle". A lightly effervescent grape wine in 750 ml bottles.
- HTS 2204.21.50 · Wine other than Tokay (not carbonated), of an alcoholic strength by volume not over 14%, in containers not over 2 liters · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
Their 2025 Riesling was fermented "in stainless steel tanks" and lists "Alcohol: 12.0%"; the 2024 Pinot Noir lists "Alcohol: 13%". Still grape wine at or under 14% in 750 ml bottles.
Rates are the additional US duty under Section 338. About the tariffs
Sources
- leaningpostwines.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Winery Location 1491 Hwy 8 Stoney Creek, ON, L8E 5K9
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In 2011, Ilya & Nadia Senchuk acquired a farmhouse nestled on 11 acres of land with the dream of starting the winery.
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Leaning Post epitomizes small-scale, artisanal winemaking with minimal intervention
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Husband and wife Ilya & Nadia Senchuk followed their dream to produce world-class, terroir-driven wines from vineyards across Niagara.
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The fee is $25 per guest but may be waived with a minimum purchase of $125 in our Bottle Shop.
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Varietal: Riesling Appellation: Niagara Penninsula Total Production: 228 cases
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This wine is a blend of 4 different vineyards from across Niagara, although the majority is from 777 clone from Senchuk Vineyard.
- leaningpostwines.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Made using the traditional method, the second fermentation happened in-bottle followed by aging on lees for 36 months.
- leaningpostwines.com · accessed 2026-09-29
The 2021 Pétillant Naturel was bottled while fermenting to capture carbon dioxide in bottle.
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