WINE MAKING 

Traditional red wine making.  An assemblage of Cabernet Franc (44.6%), Merlot (39.7%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7.4%), Zweigelt (4.3%), and Dornfelder (4%). Subtle French and American oak integration for added depth of flavour and a full malolactic fermentation to soften the mouthfeel. 

FLAVOUR PROFILE 

Deep garnet in colour with a bouquet of currant, dark plum, tobacco leaf, and subtle oak and spice. A medium-bodied and fruit-forward Cabernet Merlot with smooth tannins and flavours of red and black berries, plum, and cherry, which also linger on the finish with an added note of spice and oak. 

SERVING SUGGESTIONS 

Serve at a cool room temperature of 16 to 18°C. Serve with grilled red meats; prime rib on focaccia; pepperoni, sausage and mushroom pizza; meat pies; beef wraps; gourmet burgers; bean stews; meaty lasagna; Portobello burgers; 1-year aged Canadian Cheddar. Drink now through 2023.