2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 9.5%
Residual Sugar 236 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 10.28 g/L
Calories (estimated) 220 kcal / glass
150ml glass220 kcal
750ml bottle1100 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc 100%
Classification Niagara Peninsula VQA
Region Niagara Peninsula
Harvest Dates Third week of January following the 2023 growing season; the Icewine crop was picked within a five-day window.
Pressing Method Frozen Grapes Were Pressed Immediately After Harvesting; The Wine'S Colour Came From Pressing, With No Skin Contact During Fermentation.
Production Details Cabernet Franc was selected from vineyards throughout Niagara Peninsula and harvested at -10°C. The viscous juice cold-settled for seven days before racking and inoculation, underwent cool fermentation for approximately 21 days, and the resulting wine was filtered and transferred to a stainless-steel tank pending bottling.
Tasting Notes Jammy strawberry, raspberry and ripe rhubarb aromas; concentrated red fruit, balanced acidity and a lasting finish.
Food Pairing Dark chocolate and chocolate-based desserts, especially with red fruit.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 9.5%
Residual Sugar 263.8 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 9.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 235 kcal / glass
150ml glass235 kcal
750ml bottle1175 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc 100%
Classification Niagara Peninsula VQA
Region Niagara Peninsula
Harvest Dates Third week of December 2022; Cabernet Franc was off the vines during December.
Pressing Method Frozen Grapes Were Pressed Immediately After Harvesting; The Wine'S Colour Came From Pressing, With No Skin Contact During Fermentation.
Production Details Cabernet Franc was selected from vineyards throughout Niagara Peninsula and harvested at -10°C. The viscous juice cold-settled for seven days before racking and inoculation, underwent cool fermentation for approximately 21 days, and the resulting wine was filtered and transferred to a stainless-steel tank pending bottling.
Tasting Notes Jammy strawberry, raspberry and ripe rhubarb; concentrated red fruit with balanced acidity.
Food Pairing Dark chocolate and chocolate-based desserts, especially with red fruit.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 9.5%
Residual Sugar 265 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 9.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 240 kcal / glass
150ml glass240 kcal
750ml bottle1200 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Classification VQA Niagara Peninsula
Region Niagara Peninsula
Harvest Dates December 18, 2019 - February 8-9, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Frozen Cabernet Franc Grapes Were Pressed Immediately After Picking.
Bottling Date January 2021
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Cool fermentation for approximately 21 days. Grapes harvested at -10°C from select vineyards throughout Niagara Peninsula. Filtered and transferred to stainless steel after fermentation.
Tasting Notes Strawberry and cherry aromas with fresh cream; concentrated strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb flavours; balanced sweetness and acidity with a lingering finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
1499 Line 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada
Phone
+1 905-468-2187
Owner
Constellation Brands (via Vincor Canada)
Cellarmaster
Bruce Nicholson