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2008 Whimsy! Winemakers' Red VQA
Certified Organic & Biodynamic
$34.95 / 750ml (Ontario Price Shown)
Wine Lovers' Notes:
In the Glass
Nose: Cassis, red raspberry, cedar, dried cranberry and spice box. Palate: Cassis, raspberry, subtle spice with hints of nutmeg and cedar. Finish: Fine tannins, elegant fruit and balanced acidity of medium length.
In Print
Bronze Medal (Red Blend $20+) - 2011 Royal Winter Fair
90 points - "Now entering prime, this is a fine effort in a tough vintage. It sports lovely raspberry fruit with fresh herbs, tobacco and a touch of smokiness. It is medium bodied but shows decent flesh and density for the vintage - a bit smoother and riper than many, with quite fine tannin. There is a sour edge on the finish, along with a graphite/mineral character. The length is excellent. Best 2013 to 2017".
- David Lawrason, WineAlign.com
"Deep ruby; cedar, meaty, oak nuance, graphite; well extracted blackcurrant flavour, juicy, lively acidity. Great expression for the vintage".
- Tony Aspler, The Wine Guy
"By no means was 08 an easy red wine vintage in Ontario, but Ann Sperling and her team have pulled off a minor miracle. I credit this to the biodynamic practices which are in place at Southbrook. This blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 26% Franc possesses a deep cherry colour and a profile of plums, tobacco smoke, flowers, vanilla and pencil shavings. Medium body and elegantly styled, there are some noticeable tannins. Drink over the next 3 years".
- Evan Saviolidis, EvanWineSavvy.com
"A blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc, this elegant wine features aromas of cassis, just-picked raspberries, with a hint of Christmas fruit cake in front of the fire. And it tastes just like it smells, with balanced tannins and acidity".
- Kate More, iYellowWineClub.com
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Winemaker's Notes:
In the Vineyard
| Varietal: |
37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot,
26% Cabernet Franc |
| Appellation: |
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
Estate vineyard |
| Brix at harvest: |
21° |
In the Winery
| Alcohol: |
13% |
| Titratable Acidity: |
5.7 g/l |
| ph: |
3.5 |
| Residual Sugar: |
3 g/l |
| Bottled: |
May 12, 2010 |
| Closure: |
Natural cork |
| Cases Produced: |
187 |
| Release Date: |
June 2011 |
“I put out a challenge to Brian and Sam that we would each make our version of a red blend that included 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. After each spending most of a day selecting our favourite barrels and creating our individual blend(s), we blind tasted each of them (I think we tasted 5 different blends). Even though we intended to choose one wine to be “the winner”, we actually decided to fine tune 2 of the wines we liked best and ultimately we all cooperated and produced this wine. The final blend came together on the full moon”. – Ann Sperling, Director of Winemaking & Viticulture at Southbrook
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