2022 Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Shiraz
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine displays deep and pungent tones of freshly cracked white peppercorn, fresh mulberry, blueberry jam, violets, dried wild strawberry, and cedar mulch. The palate is lush and juicy, with dusty tannins, preserved wild black fruits and spice, culminating in a long finish with slatey undertones.
Vineyard Notes
The 2022 harvest conditions in Niagara were for the most part favourable. A prolonged, harsh winter did yield some damage to several vineyards across the region. Despite this, we were favoured with an extended sun-filled summer ideal for ripening, and by early September we harvested our first fruit for sparkling. Due to the winter damage, we saw a reduced crop load, but an upswing in quality. Through autumn, we enjoyed fair weather with minimal rainfall. Harvest was completed on November 4th, a beautiful warm and sunny day for bringing in our last fruit of the season, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Production Notes
These grapes were grown and harvested mostly from the prestigious Delaine Vineyard in the Niagara River sub appellation. Two additional Niagara Lakeshore growers, provided fruit to seamlessly support the power and intensity of the Delaine harvest. The grapes were processed and afforded a 72-hour cold soak before undergoing fermentation in roto fermenters. Near the end of primary fermentation, malolactic fermentation began before being pressed and sent to barrel. The wine was aged 18-months in French and American oak (27% new), until it gained incredible complexity and balance.
Food Pairing Notes
Pairs well with grilled ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce and arugula salad with fresh peppered strawberries.
Product Reviews
Shelley Gaudet
(Apr 25, 2019 at 12:57 PM)
Absolutely love this wine!!!
Sheri M.
(Oct 31, 2019 at 5:49 AM)
This is one of my favourite wines. Full bodied and rich. Yummy.