Cellar Profile
Region
Nestled between Lake Ontario in the North, Lake Erie to the South and the Niagara River to the East, the Niagara Peninsula is one of Canada's top wine producing regions. The moderating effects of the bodies of water create a moderate temperature during the growing season, similar to France's Bordeaux and Burgundy regions. With almost 15,000 acres under vine, Niagara produces a number of grape varieties, most famously, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Cabernet Franc.
Vineyard
Grown in a selection of vineyards from top Niagara peninsula growers.
Winemaking
Aged in French and American oak for ten months.
Tasting Notes
This elegant blend lends suppleness to the palate. Medium-bodied with notes of crushed red fruit and firm acidity.
Varieties
Merlot, which means 'the little black bird', is a Bordeaux grape variety known for being approachable as well as being able to develop with age. Cabernet Franc — the parent grape of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon — is a complex red, with characteristic aromas of raspberry, bramble and bell pepper.