Tasting Notes

Cab/Merlot

43% Cab Franc, 37% Merlot, 20% Cab Sauv

A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, this dark and delicious wine floats easily over the palate with fresh fruit, soft tannins and a long finish, making it our overall crowd pleaser. This is a fresh red wine, full of ripe red fruit, that is an absolute steal at its price point.

Price $15.90       SKU +428342     Alcohol 13.7

The Quest 2014

Chardonnay 61%, Viognier 27%, Gewurztraminer 12%
Beautifully balanced. this deliciously juicy and complex unoaked white blend is the perfect party starter, showcasing flavours and aromas of golden pineapple, banana, melon and Lemoncello. There is refreshing natural acidit, balanced by a hint of of natural sweetness left from fermentation.

Price $17.90       SKU +517854     Alcohol 13.8%     Acid 6.7 g/L       Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L

Viognier 2013

Bursting with white peach and orchard blossom, this fresh and full bodied wine awakens the senses. Lemon, pineapple and a touch of almond linger on the finish yet its racy freshness compliments a variety of dishes.

Price $22.90       SKU +305528       Alcohol 13.5%     Acid 7.2 g/L       Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L

The Dance 2013 (Rosé)

Cabernet Franc 26%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Malbec 2%, Merlot 50%, Petit Verdot 2%

Crafted through the Saignée method, small portions of each varietal were bled from cold-soaked musts and combined to create this rare and complex 5 varietal Bordeaux-style blend. Intense aromas of passion fruit, guava and wild cherry burst from the glass and are echoed on the palate with a savoury element from the extended lees contact, making this a dry rosé from our boldest reds.

Price $17.90       SKU +618603     Alcohol 13.9%     Acid 5.8g/L        Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L

The Chase 2013

Cabernet Sauvignon 32.5%, Cabernet Franc 32.5%, Merlot 30%, Petit Verdot 3%, Malbec 2%

Deep ruby red in colour.  Toasty vanilla oak intertwines with rich mocha, dark chocolate and ripe blackcurrants.  It shows hints of Christmas cake and classic white pepper notes.  Soft and supple, with a fine grained structure and excellent length.  The toast and red/black fruits are very apparent on the mid palate.  Drinking fabulously right now, this wine will integrate more over time and become more elegant.

Price $19.90      SKU +844035

Syrah 2013

Grape Varietals:  Syrah 100%

Brambly    black fruits with a touch of toasty wood and sweet baking spices greet you on the nose. Those same characteristics reunite on the palate to give the impression of freshly baked blackberry pie.  Medium integrated tannins and fresh acidity.  Juicy and drinkable now, this wine will be in its prime over time.

Price $26.29   SKU +524868   Alcohol 13.9%   Acid 6.6g/L   Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L

Syrah 2012

A full bodied Syrah with enticing aromas of dark chocolate, cherry and a complex smoky meatiness. These rich aromas are joined by bright floral notes of violet and plum on the palate, complexity created by co-fermenting 6% Viognier with the Syrah and toasty oak barrels.

Price $28.90       SKU +861971     Alcohol 13.0%     Acid 8.4g/L        Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L