Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

VQA NIAGARA PENINSULA | 750ML

TASTING NOTES
A very fruit forward Cabernet with minimal oak influences and soft ripe tannins gives us a medium body food friendly wine. The aromas are rich with layers of red and black berry fruit. On the palate, raspberries, cherries, sweet black berry and touch of cassis with subtle spice notes. Always a crowd pleaser, a lovely weekday wine to match with a blue cheese burger or lasagna or on the weekend pair with grilled flank steak or beef kabobs with sweet onion, cherry tomato and halloumi cheese.

VINTAGE & VITICULTURE
A mild winter followed by a warm spring led to an early bud break, raising hopes for an abundant harvest. However, the summer brought some unexpected challenges, including sporadic heatwaves and intermittent rainfall. The careful management of the vines, coupled with the utilization of advanced viticultural practices, ensured the grapes reached optimal maturity. Conditions for harvest were quite favorable, with wineries reporting a broad window of opportunity to bring in grapes.

WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Ripe Fruit was crushed and fermented on the skins individually. Fermentation on the skins lasted 15 days then the must was pressed and malolactic fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks.


RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3g/L

ALCOHOL/VOLUME: 12.5%

BRIX AT HARVEST: 21.5

TOTAL ACIDITY: 4.4g/L

AGING IN OAK: None