Made from 100% Pinot Noir, whole bunch-pressed then fermented in large neutral oak with indigenous yeast; leesy toned with vibrant apple skin, red berry, tannin and bright acidity.
The Family Reserve is the top tier for this varietal and the 2015 vintage shows a very thick, dark and rich colour in the glass with a concentrated nose of kirsch, raspberry jam, expressive barrel spices and compoted dark fruits. Shows brightness on the palate from high acidity with a range of ripe red and dark fruits, anise, earth, bramble, oak spices, polished tannins and medium+ finish.
This is the second vintage of this Ontario staple, Cabernet Franc. 2015 delivered a style with more depth of flavour showcasing raspberry, cherry, violets and light spice notes. On the palate it’s a red fruit bomb with dried herbs, savoury spice and freshness through the finish.
From young vines on the Black Sage Bench. Ripe plum and dark berry notes on the nose before a plush and plummy palate defined by varietal darker meaty hints with mocha and vanilla with approachable tannins through a lingering close.
Another very fine wine from Township 7’s reserve program. This 100% Merlot was aged for 24 months in a combination of French and American oak, 30% of the barrels new. It has a generous and concentrated nose of blackcurrants, cherry, cocoa, bramble and an array of lavish spice notes. It’s a highly stylized wine on the palate propped up by firm bed of tannic structure to go with meaty dark fruit, rich spice notes and plenty of length through the finish.
Aromas of dark berry-fruit with earthy notes and hints of spice and vanilla precede a quite plush and layered, fruit-driven palate of black cherry and mulberry. Generous mouthfeel and easy tannins through a lengthy end.
Red berries and floral notes on the nose precede a light- to medium-bodied palate of well-balanced fruit and oak, wild strawberry and cranberry hints. Supported by fresh acidity with a subtle savoury note through a juicy finish.