Winemaker’s Notes
Following a hot and dry summer as well as a warm fall, we had a great growing season. This gave us ample time to ripen the grapes to perfection with incredible balance and intense flavours. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon were the components for this blend. Each variety of grape was fermented and aged separately for 18 months in American and old French barrels, then racked and blended in the perfect ratio before bottling.
Tasting Notes
The wine has a deep purple colour with aromas of ripe plum and black cherry. There is note of dark chocolate and just a hint of purple candy. The palate is rich with a creamy texture, flavours of sweet, dark fruit with cocoa notes, this wine is balanced well with soft tannins. Drinking well now and will age for 3-10 years in the cellar. Dark purple fruit, baked dates and ripe black currants are on the nose. Chalky tannins and an appetizing, balanced acidity create a full-feel, medium-bodied wine with elevated warmth on the finish.
Pairing Notes
Pair with wild mushroom risotto, legumes, roasted beets and cauliflower steak, artichoke dip, roasted pumpkin seeds, lentil and walnut paté, onion mushroom soup, ancient grains and wild rice.