An impressive Inaugural release from 3-year-old vines. Blue and black fruit on the nose with some cedar hints and inky purple in the glass. Bright, fresh-crushed berry fruit entry with intense damson, black cherry and mulberry, spice and leather notes, with a slightly savoury edge, through a juicy mid-palate to a peppery finish.
Well-managed French and Hungarian oak brings heft and added texture to this vibrant, varietally true expression, with forward meaty-gamey and spice notes before a well-balanced, integrated palate with supple tannins below layers of black cherry, toasty notes and black pepper through a lengthy finish.
Floral and wild red-berry notes up front with earthy hints before a light- to medium-bodied palate of wild raspberry and cherry above a definite savoury streak. Well-integrated firm tannins with spicy notes through the close.
A versatile, well-priced Bordeaux blend, which features cassis, plum, raspberry, herbs, smoke and spice. Medium-bodied and perfect for those pasta and pizza evenings.
Aromas of red fruit and vanilla, medium- to full-bodied palate of ripe blackberry and cassis with tobacco hints, firm tannins and some heat in the close.
Viognier (45%), Roussanne (40%) and Marsanne (15%) from the Osoyoos East Bench, with minimal intervention and stainless-steel fermented separately. Vibrant upfront floral, citrus and stone-fruit notes before a textured and luscious full-bodied palate with notes of nectarine and honey, plus a touch of minerality and lingering citrus in the finish.
Of all the Bordeaux varieties grown in Ontario, Cabernet Franc is the most reliable and consistent vintage to vintage. And 2015 is one of the best vintages of the 2000s. Dense purple in colour, it shows a cedary, black-fruit nose with a minty note, elevated with vanilla-oak. Medium-bodied and dry, it’s an elegant, polished wine with plum and currant flavours, lively acidity and good balance.