Cabernet Merlot 2022 - Mercedes Benz Club Canada

VQA NIAGARA PENINSULA | 750ML

VINTAGE & VITICULTURE

Plants came out of dormancy early in spring, leading to vines getting a jump start on the season. There was an optimism in late-August that the crop would match, if not exceed, that of the previous year. But a warm and wet September caused a delay in grapes maturing and shortened an already challenging harvest.

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

 The fermentation and aging was done in large stainless steel vats while a portion was aged in older barriques for 4 months. This vintage is a blend of 37% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Cabernet Franc.

TASTING NOTES

Fruit aromas and flavours of raspberry, blackberry and currants with soft tannins on the palate. A medium bodied food-friendly red wine finishing with some earthiness. Will pair well with grilled pork chops, sirloin steak, beef burgers and vegetables like red peppers and mushrooms. A crowd pleaser that will also be a great match with pizza, lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs!

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 5g/L

ALCOHOL/VOLUME: 13%

BRIX AT HARVEST: 20.8

TOTAL ACIDITY: 9.5g/L

AGING IN OAK: None

RELEASE DATE: December 2022

AGEABILITY: 3-5