Sauvignon Blanc 2024

VQA NIAGARA RIVER | 750ML

VINTAGE & VITICULTURE

While the season began with a wet cool spring, summer brought typical temperatures across Ontario. July was particularly warm and sunny with intense heat waves and high humidity. Early-ripening grape varieties escaped the wild weather of late fall and the unusual early cold snap in November. Harvest extended into early December, sometimes taking place in the snow.

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

The fruit was a blend from 12 year old and 16 year old vines. Grapes were allowed to soak for 8 hours before pressing. After pressing the juice was clarified with flotation technology and the clean juice was inoculated with a selected yeast strain for Sauvignon Blanc. Fermentation was completed in 10 days and further aging was done in stainless steel.

TASTING NOTES

A dynamic and flavourful Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of gooseberry, gooseberry and more gooseberry. Notes of passion fruit and grapefruit also on the most palate. This wine is crisp and dry, with a bright acidity. For food pairings, think soft shell crab, shrimp or vegetable tempura and fresh shucked oysters. One of the few wines that can be matched with artichoke and asparagus; try grilled and then top with shaved parmesan and lemon zest.

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.3.g/L

ALCOHOL/VOLUME: 12.5%

BRIX AT HARVEST: 19.7

TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.8g/L

RELEASE DATE: March 2025

AGEABILITY: 3-5 years