Expression Cabernet Merlot 2022 (250ml can)
Tasting Notes
Bright garnet in the glass with intense aromas of cassis, dried raspberry, forest floor, leather and dak bitter chocolate. The palate is dry, with ripe tannins, and complex flavours of blackberry and raspberry compote, rustic earthy tones, leather with soft spice. The finish is savoury and flavourful with light grip from the tannins and a lingering finish. Enjoy with grilled red meats, rich meaty pasta sauces or hard cheeses.
MIX & MATCH WITH OUR OTHER EXPRESSION WINES AVAILABLE IN CANS
- Expression Pinot Grigio (250mL)
- Expression Riesling (250mL)
- Expression Cabernet Rose (250mL)
$5.59
APPELLATION
VQA Niagara Peninsula
VINEYARD
Select Niagara Vineyards
GRAPE VARIETY
Cabernet Franc 47%
Cabernet Sauvignon 22.5%
Merlot 30.5%
BRIX AT HARVEST
22.4
ALCOHOL CONTENT
12.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR
4.8 grams/Litre
Wine, like art, is an expression. An expression of the winemaker’s style, the vineyard’s terroir, the grape variety, and your taste.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Our Expression Cabernet Merlot is a blend of our two estate vineyards in Creek Shores, created to showcase both a perfect Expression of Niagara Cabernet Merlot and also of our winemaker’s style!
VINTAGE NOTES
In 2022, a polar vortex swept through Niagara late January, leading to record lows in temperature. The cold persisted through much of the first quarter causing the growing season to be slightly delayed (Bud break recorded May 17th). Upon the arrival of spring, temperatures reverted to seasonal averages causing rapid growth within the vineyard. Conditions throughout the summer were warm and dry with little precipitation leading to full phenolic maturity across all varieties. Harvest began early September with Chardonnay for sparkling. Followed by aromatic whites and lighter reds such as Riesling and Gamay in late September through early October. Later ripening reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc were harvested mid November concluding harvest. Conditions throughout harvest were favourable, consisting mostly of dry, warm days and cool nights with little precipitation. Overall quality was good to excellent, but yields were very low. Wines should have the capacity to age for the medium to long term.
