Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Niagara Peninsula
Harvest Date
Oct 20-Nov 10
Acid
6.2g/l
Aging
18 months in French and American Oak
Residual Sugar
4g/l
Alcohol %
12.5%
2009 Black Series Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
We have produced a wine that displays complex flavours and distinctive notes. This is a complex, easy to sip, full-bodied wine displaying bold aromatics of red raspberry, cherry, eucalyptus and bell pepper. Ripe red fruit, dark chocolate, and pepper are abundant on the lingering finish.
Vineyard Notes
The grapes for the 2009 vintage of our Black Series Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested between October 20th - November 10th from the George, Brzecka, and D'Antini vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake at 20.6º Brix.
Production Notes
This vintage is a blend of 66% Cabernet Franc and 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, making for a balanced wine of exceptional quality. This wine underwent 4 days of cold maceration, followed by 15 days fermentation/maceration on the skins. The wine was then barrel aged using both French and American barrels for 18 months, where malolactic fermentation took place.
Food Pairing Notes
This wine pairs very well with ripe, hard cheeses, grilled meats, roast lamb, and dark chocolate!
