Concentrated dark fruit tones balanced by black raspberry nuances. A hand-picked blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot where yields were restricted to less than 2 tonnes per acre and wine was aged in French oak barrels. This wine will improve with 7 to 10 years of cellaring.
Food Matches
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary and roasted garlic accents or good quality chocolate for a unique dessert combination.
*Vintage subject to change without notice.
Technical Data
Geographic Designation: VQA Short Hills Bench
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Acidity: 6.1 (g/L)
More
- Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grown in the Short Hills Bench on our estate.
- Yields were severely restricted to less than 2 tonnes per acre (approximately 1 bottle per vine).
- We net the rows to provent bird damage.
- Oak tank fermented on the skins with manual cap punch downs over one month followeed by 20 months of aging in French oak (60% new and 40% 1-year-old barrels).