Thomas Bachelder
CanadawinemakerMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Thomas Bachelder is a renowned winemaker who has significantly contributed to the Niagara wine industry since 2003, focusing on producing high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. He is the driving force behind Le Clos Jordanne and his eponymous winery, working tirelessly to elevate the profile of Niagara wines on the international stage. Bachelder emphasizes the importance of terroir and place in winemaking, aiming to introduce the unique character of Niagara's vineyards to global markets, particularly in Europe and beyond.
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Thomas Bachelder changed the course of chardonnay and pinot noir production in Canada when he arrived in Niagara in 2003.
Canadians can now order alcohol from other provinces. Here are seven wines to tryCanada· 2026-07-29
Thomas Bachelder breaks from his tight focus on chardonnay and pinot noir with this delicious expression of pinot blanc from the Kirby family’s vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Eight Canadian wines to enjoy this summerCanada· 2026-07-23
Thomas Bachelder's tasting room in Beamsville was one of the locations where Johnny Reyes recorded sounds.
A techno DJ makes music with the sounds of Niagara wine countryCanada· 2025-08-14
Thomas Bachelder is a mentor to Kelly Mason and has collaborated with her on winemaking.
A Beamsville vineyard finds new ways to host wine loversCanada· 2025-07-25
Thomas Bachelder arrived in Niagara wine country in 2003 as winemaker for Le Clos Jordanne.
Winemaker Thomas Bachelder wants to share a taste of Niagara with the worldCanada· 2025-04-10
