A touch jammy, the cherry, cocoa, tobacco, herbs, red flowers and forest floor aromas meet up with fresh acid and sound tannins. Very good length. Pair with lasagna or grilled sausages.
Fragrant bouquet of raspberry, red liquorice and root beer. More red-toned fruits on the medium-bodied palate, plus bright acidity, fine tannins and elegant mouthfeel add up to a quaffable and food-friendly sipper. Strawberry, cherry cola and vanilla linger. Pair with bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin.
The grapes for the wine were sourced from the Fox Croft Vineyard, one of the top 3 for Cabernet Franc in the Niagara Peninsula. The dark cherry colour heralds a bouquet of cassis, smoke, violets, graphite, herbs and vanilla. Medium- to full-body, there is pronounced acidity and tannins, ensuring a long life ahead. Hold it until 2013 and then enjoy it until 2020.
Pretty garnet in the glass, bright red berry notes up-front followed by a precise, clean fruit profile of strawberry and cherry. Good acidity, underpinned by savoury and earthy notes in the finish.
Aromas of violets and blackcurrants with subtle fruit on the palate encased in mineral, earth and clay, quite approachable but far from being simple. Great character and a tremendous value. Baga, Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The nose shows a bright profile of lime, grapefruit, sherbet and apple in a fresh and vibrant style. It is light and refreshing on the palate with a playful tug of sweet and tart citrus and orchard fruit on the palate. Lovely balance and clean through the finish.
Banana, cream, peach, golden apple, spice and hints of hazelnut are all present in the wine. There is a rich mouthfeel, with creamy notes intermixing with freshness. Long-lasting and a brilliant match with shrimp risotto.