2006 Dolomite Brut

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Appellation:
VQA Niagara Escarpment  • This wine is named for layers of dolomitic limestone unique to the Niagara Escarpment. Through the force of erosion, these rock strata have come to enrich the soils of the Escarpment’s benchlands. Originating from selected vineyards along these slopes, this Chardonnay based sparkling wine bears the mark of its origins. The calcareous clays of these sites contribute to the mineral nuances and vibrant fruit that are its hallmark.
 
About This Wine:
 
 
Origin:
A single block of 26 year old vines at Cave Spring Vineyard (Beamsville Bench)  
 
Soil:
Stony, limestone-rich clay loam till overlying sandstone and shale 
 
Composition:
100% Chardonnay 
 
Harvest Data:
Harvest Date- Sept. 8 and 11
Sugar- 17.5º Brix
Titratable Acitity- 10.5 g/L
pH- 2.98
Yield- 78 hl/ha 
 
Vinification:
Base wine was re-fermented in bottle and aged sur lie for 24 months; the dosage brought the wine to brut level 
 
Bottling Data:
Disgorging Date- Apr. ‘09
Alc./Vol. 11.5%
Residual Sugar- 14.5 g/L
Titratable Acidity- 10.5 g/L
pH- 2.87
Production- 165 (4.5L) 
 
Tasting Notes:
A dry, brut-style sparkler with aromas of ripe red apple, bread dough and toasted nuts; medium bodied on the palate, it is quite round up front with a fine, delicate mousse; the mid-palate shows rich apple fruit balanced by a hint of mineral austerity, followed by a crisp yet full finish of yellow plums and light toastiness (10/09) 
 
Taste Profile:
Dry (D) 
 
Serving Suggestions:
Raw oysters; lobster bisque or clam chowder; game terrine; fried or lightly battered shellfish; sushi/sashimi; omelettes and quiches; heavier seafood off the grill (e.g., halibut, prawns); smoked duck; or as an aperitif 
 
Ageability:
Drinkable on release, this crisp, Sekt-style sparkler will soften and gain yeasty complexity through 2014 
 
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Ontario Retail Price:
$24.95 
 
 
Ontario Availability:
winery only