adds layers of complexity and nuance to the finished wine
with a well-built core of steeped raspberry and blackberry coulis flavors laced with anise
Also delicious with ice cream
Produced from estate grown and purchased fruit
Cabernet Franc shows so many personalities in the Loire Valley that it’s thrilling to check in every year and sample the grape variety across several villages
North Gate Vineyard Meritage 2015 (750ml) Sylvaner adds layers of complexity andEach component is aged in predominantly French oak for a year, and then blended and aged for another year in barrel before bottling, so the pieces can integrate. The nose starts with bright, almost tart Morello cherries and red raspberries, then opens to a clean but lightly charred oak component. Layers of darker sweet cherries, currants, and anise fill the palate, while a licorice spiciness lingers on the tongue. In the winery, we pair this wine with