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2018 Cabernet Merlot

2018 Cabernet Merlot

$29.49
Strong Enough for an Olympian, Made for Everyone.
2018 Cabernet Merlot
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Origin
Canada
Producer
Pillitteri Estates Winery
Vendor
Passion Spirits
Production date
January 20, 2020
Harvest date
November 4, 2017
Cases produced
1,050 cases
Aging
12 months oak aging in new and used barrels for just the right amount of sweet vanilla
Grape source
80 % estate grown Cabernet Franc, 20 % estate grown Merlot; gently sloping limestone soil, VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake (Vintners Quality Alliance)
About this product

A classic blend of estate-grown Cabernet and Merlot, this wine is approachable, while also being well structured. The nose features aromas of dark cherry, raspberry jam, red plum, licorice, and black pepper, along with nutmeg, toast, and vanilla. These traits repeat on the palates with soft tannins, a smooth texture, and wonderful balance between fruit and oak.

Fermentation
Varietals each fermented with minimal intervention, then combined to rest together in oak to create harmony in flavor and aromas.
Pairings
Enjoy this wine with robust foods, like pepper-crusted steak, baby back ribs, or grilled garlic-parmesan zucchini. Roast chicken or grilled tuna steak pair beautifully with this soft, balanced red.
The Vintage
The 2017 vintage began with a mild January, with precipitation in the region above normal; rain, not snow, was a factor for the beginning of the year. February was warm, with above average temperatures, including record-setting days. Spring and summer also saw warm temperatures accompanying high volume precipitation. Southeastern Ontario saw heavy rainfall toward the tail-end of July, but beginning in August, sunny day interruptions allowed our grapes to mature. September saw steady warm and dry conditions, which continued throughout October and November, leading to ideal conditions during harvest.
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About Pillitteri Estates Winery

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Gary didn’t know that their small roadside fruit stand would turn into one of Canada’s most celebrated wineries.

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