2006 Chenin Blanc Extra Dry

Appellation:

VQA Niagara Escarpment

About This Wine:

This sparkling wine originates exclusively from Chenin Blanc grapes grown in the limestone-rich clay soils of the Niagara Escarpment. Fermented in the bottle it was aged 'sur lie' for 14 months prior to disgorging, resulting in an aromatic, medium dry style with refreshing acidity and classic varietal character.

Origin:

100% Cave Spring Vineyard (Beamsville Bench)

Soil:

Stony, limestone-rich clay loam till overlying sandstone and shale.

Composition:

100% Chenin Blanc

Harvest Data:

Harvest Date- Sept. 27
Sugar- 18.0º Brix
Titratable Acitity- 13.3 g/L
pH- 2.96
Yield- 4.5 tonnes/acre (78 hl/ha)

Vinification:

Base wine was re-fermented in bottle and aged sur lie for 14 months. The dosage brought the wine to medium dry

Bottling Data:

Disgorging Date- Sept. ‘08
Alc./Vol. 11.0%
Residual Sugar- 23.0 g/L
Titratable Acidity- 10.5 g/L
pH- 2.77
Production- 965 (4.5L)

Tasting Notes:

A hint of breadiness gently weaves through aromas of ripe Courtland apple and lemon-citrus on the nose; just off dry with remarkable acidity, the palate is medium bodied with a fine mousse and slightly creamy texture up front, refreshing yellow grapefruit flavours and yeasty overtones in the middle and a long, citrus-laced finish (12/08)

Taste Profile:

Medium-Dry (MD)

Serving Suggestions:

Raw oysters; fried or lightly battered shellfish; sushi/sashimi; mixed antipasti; Eggs Benedict; as an aperitif

Ageability:

This crisp, Crémant-style sparkler, driven by its primary fruit character, will gain in complexity until at least 2011

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Ontario Retail Price:

$22.95

Ontario Availability:

Winery Only