Reserve Merlot 2023
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby in the glass with notes of plum compote, black cherry, baking spice and leather. Medium-bodied with flavours of dark chocolate-covered cherries, raw cocoa, black raspberry jam, cinnamon stick, holiday spice, vanilla and charred oak. Strong tannins and a balanced, savoury finish.
Enjoy now with grilled game, roasted fowl stuffed with dried fruit, hard cheeses and pastas with rich tomato-based sauces. Can also be cellared for the medium term to further develop complexities.
$39.95
Price shown does not include HST or deposit.
APPELLATION
VQA Niagara Peninsula
VINEYARD
Select Niagara Peninsula
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Merlot
BRIX AT HARVEST
22.5
ALCOHOL CONTENT
13.0%
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.7 grams/Litre
WINEMAKING NOTES:
The grapes were harvested in November, exclusively from Niagara Vineyards. The grapes were crushed and destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular delestage to gently extract colour and structure. After 30 days skin contact, the wine was pressed and moved French oak barrels (225L, 400L, 500L and 600L) of various ages for 21 months of ageing. Following this the wine was moved back to stainless steel tanks for a further 2 months of aging before being bottled in September 2025 following light fining and filtration.
