46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Cabernet Franc and 22% Merlot
Strewn Three, our flagship red wine, is a three varietal blend that is unique each time it is made. In the past decade there have been only four vintages - 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2016 - where the grapes were of the outstanding quality required to make our top-tier Terroir reds. While still young, it is drinking remarkedly well: round, smooth and silky. If you are patient, you will be rewarded with an even more expressive wine in two years. Will cellar another 5+ years.
The 2016 Terroir Strewn Three displays flavours of ripe fruit, including blackberries, dark cherries, and cassis, interplaying beautifully with notes of tobacco, menthol, black pepper, dark chocolate, leather, and vanilla. Medium to full bodied wine with fine tannins, round texture, a juicy mouthfeel, and flavourful finish. Best serving temperature 16-19C
The 2016 Strewn Three is our magnum opus from a memorable growing season which will go down in the books as one of the most stellar vintages in recent history. A specially crafted Bordeaux-styled assemblage of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Cabernet Franc and 22% Merlot harvested from the premium Home Farm vineyard. The varietals were aged separately in oak for a period of 20 months, prior to the blending of 26 specially selected barriques, from both new (54%) and seasoned 46%) barrels, from French, Canadian and American cooperages.
A wonderful match with many rich, beef dishes such as Seared Garlic & Rosemary Seasoned Filet Mignon served with onions, Brussel sprouts and truffle mashed potatoes.
Wine Specs |
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Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Appellation: VQA Niagara Peninsula
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Brix at Harvest: 24.5 Residual Sweetness: 3.4 g/l Alcohol %: 13.5 |