Reif Winery Cabernet Merlot 2021
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Cabernet Merlot 2021

VQA Niagara Peninsula | 750ml

16.15

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 and leather on the nose with flavours of raspberry, plum and mulberry grounded with blackberry and cassis on the palate. A medium bodied wine finishing with a fresh acidity, dark fruit and a touch of Niagara River earthiness. From Italian style pastas to grilled meats. For the vegetarian, wonderful with grilled vegetables, pizza or pepper and onion stuffed portabellos.

Residual Sugar:3g/L

Alcohol/Volume:12.5%

Brix At Harvest:21.7

Total Acidity:5.8g/L

Aging In Oak:4 months

Release Date:June 1, 2019

Ageability:3-7

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