Malbec | 100.0% |
Alcohol | 13.0% |
Residual Sugar (G/L) | 6.0 |
Full Cases (of 12) Produced | 265 |
❖ Weather conditions were quite variable but on average, temperatures were close to normal and precipitation ranged from normal to a bit wet. ❖ temperatures picked up and were relatively normal in April and May ❖ The summer growing season brought excellent conditions with few major storms and sunny warm weather in the Niagara region.
❖ Gently pressed in pneumatic style presses ❖ Fermented on the skins for 30 days in stainless steel tanks
Aged in oak barrels
❖ Fall weather settled nicely into warm beautiful conditions for the start of harvest except for some rainy periods but overall the weather was favourable. ❖ 2016 was an interesting year with some significant weather variations through the growing season however, as is often the case, nature eventually found a balance by the end of the season.
Complex aromatics, this medium-bodied Malbec boosts notes of pomegranate, plum and a hint of spice on the nose.
The palate is rich with flavours of coffee, mulberry and blackberries leading to an elegant finish.
Deep in colour.
Recommended Cellaring 5-6 years. Pair this unique wine with a charcuterie board and artisanal cheeses or a savory beef stew.