2022 Demo Series Analog

Gamay was picked from the Genova Vineyard October 14th and cabernet franc from the Cascade Vineyard one week later, as sugars reached average 21.3° Brix.

The gamay grape clusters remained intact through seven days of carbonic maceration, then co-fermented in concrete tank with destemmed cabernet franc.  After pressing, the wine was drained to neutral oak barrels (average 12 years of use) to age for eight months.  The finished wine was bottled in June 2023. 

At the time of bottling, alcohol was measured at 12%; residual sugar at 3.8 grams per Litre and titratable acidity, 6.4 grams per litre and pH: 3.25.

Best enjoyed near 15° C. 

91 Points, Rick VanSickle, WinesInNiagara.com

This is a blend of 77% Cabernet Franc and 23% Gamay. The Gamay was whole cluster pressed with full carbonic maceration then co-fermented in concrete tank with destemmed Cab Franc. The blended wine was aged in used oak barrels for eight months before bottling. There’s a lot going on here! It has an enchanting nose of ripe red berries, minty herbs, plums, and savoury/spicy notes. It’s lovely on the palate with floral/herbaceous accents to go with crunchy/savoury red berries, anise, cassis, spice, and a bright, lively finish. Can age 4+ years.