Harvest
The grapes for this wine were carefully selected and picked on October 14th, 2006.

Winemaking
Our winemaker, Mark Wendenburg and his team fermented this wine in stainless steel containers for 10 days while the grape juice remained on the skins for 14 days to give this wine its brilliant colour. The wine was processed through a full malolactic fermentation and was then aged in 60% French and 40% American oak barrels.

Winemaker's Notes
Aromas of cassis and vanilla ascend from the glass while full malolactic fermentation and oak aging enhance the round flavours of plum and cherry. The long, lingering finish is graced with a hint of cedar and blackcurrant.

Food Pairings
Enjoy this luscious medium bodied wine with game meats such as venison or lamb chops or with a succulent, rich tomato-based sauce over pasta.

Technical Notes
Alcohol/Volume  13.9 %
Dryness  0
pH Level  3.97
Residual Sugar  3.27 g/L
Total Acidity  5.33 g/L
Release Date October 2008
Ageability (Serve Until) 2013
Serving Temperature  15 degrees Celsius
Oak Aging Yes
 
Wine Details
Size 750 ml
UPC 778876030383
Product # 593038
Cases Produced 2280

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