This blend of 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon is the red “Bistro” companion for the Chardonnay. Mid-weight; a perfume of raspberry, cassis, smoke, tobacco leaf, violets and herbs carries over to the palate. Very good length and ready to go with steak frites.
Aged in French oak barrels, 30% new, this 100% organic estate Pinot from a small boutique producer proffers delicately scented cherry fruit with a light overlay of spice. Richer black cherry flavours kick in on the palate, backed up by lightly firm tannic structure. Finish harmoniously integrates fruit, spice and discreet supporting oak. Better with another 3 or 4 years in the cellar.
This is a delicious blend of 48% Shiraz, 23% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot. It offers enticing flavours of pepper, plum, cassis, roasted peanuts, cocoa, roasted herbs, vanilla and incense. There is richness on the palate before the juicy acid, and round tannins fill in the finale. Very versatile as a food wine!
Even though this Pinot comes from the warm 2012 vintage, it displays poise and elegance. The brilliant ruby colour heralds the plum, raspberry, cherry, earth, cocoa and spice. The acid is fresh and the tannins are supple, so drink now over next 2 to 3 years. Pair with charcuterie or ahi tuna steak.
With 18 months of barrel aging under its belt, this medium- to full-bodied Franc shows off raspberry, coconut, herbs, cassis, violets and vanilla qualities. There is very good length as well as some unresolved tannin, which suggests aging until the end of 2015 and then drinking until 2022.
The red variety that Niagara does best. Dense purple-ruby colour; spicy blackberry and vanilla-oak nose. Medium-bodied, dry, blueberry and blackberry flavours with a creamy mid-palate feel; a finely balanced wine.
The deep ruby colour heralds the plum, cherry, vanilla, mocha, herbs and graphite. The palate is a combination of richness and tannin, which will allow for 5 years of aging ahead. Duck confit or a bison burger are perfect partners for this rock-solid Merlot.