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2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oct 18, 2010

2008 Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon VQA
Certified Organic & Biodynamic

$21.95 / 750ml (Ontario Price Shown)


Wine Lovers' Notes:

In the Glass

Colour is deep red with purple glints. Nose of black currants and earth, with a hint of smoky complexity. A fine balance followed by a fruity finish and soft tannins.

In Print

Bronze Medal (Other Red Varietal $20+) - 2011 Royal Winter Fair

Bronze Medal - 2011 Canadian Wine Awards

"Smoke, chocolate, vanilla and some high-toned floral and shoe polish notes lead the way here, melding with moderately ripe blackberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, crafted in an elegant, low tannin style with modest depth and length. For current enjoyment or short term cellaring".
- John Szabo, WineAlign.com

"This eco-friendly wine, which is certified organic and biodynamic, received a Silver Medal and score of 88 points from the judging panel at BioVino 2010. Fresh and savoury, it abounds with ripe field-berry fruit and earthy character. The team at Southbrook suggests enjoying this wine with steak or braised beef ribs. Our Quality Assurance Laboratory has determined that this wine contains 6 mg/L free sulphur".
- LCBO Vintages

In your Life

Pour alongside your BBQ’d steak, or sip while braising beef ribs and also while enjoying the results. Also suitable for vegans & vegetarians – no fining.

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Winemaker's Notes:

In the Vineyard

Varietal: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon,
14% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Appellation: VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
Harvested: October 22-24, 2008
Vineyard: Estate-grown (Four Mile Creek sub-appellation)
Brix at harvest: 20.5°

In the Winery

Alcohol: 12.8%
Titratable Acidity: 6 g/l
ph: 3.45
Residual Sugar: 6 g/l
Bottled: Feb 12, 2010
Free SO2 at Bottling: 30 ppm
Closure: Natural cork
Cases Produced: 860
Release Date: April 22, 2010

In the Cellar

Hand-picked with selection for ideal quality from our organic and Demeter certified vineyard.

Cluster sorting, destemming and 50% crushing of grapes. Fermentation with indigenous yeast in a combination of stainless steel and oak vats for total of four weeks. Barrel aging in both French and American oak for 12 months. Certified by Pro-Cert Organics and Demeter (biodynamic).


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