Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This red blend harness' the best of the bordeaux varieties that showcases a
Niagara Red. Bright berry fruit accentuated by vanilla and spice notes from
oak ageing. The palate is rich and structured with lovely balanced tannins.
Production Notes
All grapes for this traditional red blend of 74% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, were picked, fermented and aged separately. Chosen from select vineyards throughout the Niagara Peninsula the grapes were cold soaked for 48 hours before inoculating and fermenting in stainless steel to dryness. Aged with both French and American Oak, the wine was allowed to age for 8 months before racking to stainless steel and blended.
Winemaker Notes
This Bordeaux blend features aromatics of bright fruit, spice with a touch of clove. It exhibits rich and robust currant flavours and with well integrated vanilla and toasted oak notes on the finish.
Food Pairing Notes
Try this wine with mushroom soup with goat cheese; roasted root vegetables; flat iron steak; smoked pulled pork or ribs; roasted turkey; strong flavoured hard cheeses and dark Ecuadorian chocolate.
