“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton
100% Cabernet Franc (old vines, Renaceau Vineyard)
Whole cluster fermented using non-selected ambient yeast in French oak foudres, then aged in French oak barriques for 30 months.
Bottled without fining or filtration.

Label art by Leia Bryans

Tasting Notes by Leah Spooner

Geographical Indication: Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula (VQA)
Vineyard: Rosewood Renaceau Vineyard (Old Vines)
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14.9% ABV
Residual Sugar: <2.0g/L

Style Snapshot: A powerful, barrel-aged Cabernet Franc from old vines in Beamsville Bench structured, savoury, and deeply layered. Robust tannins, forest-floor complexity, and dark fruit character make this an age-worthy red built for hearty cuisine and cool weather.

Appearance: Deep garnet with concentrated hue.
Nose: Floral and herbal roses, violets, dill, and fennel layered with forest aromas.
Palate: Dark cherry, blackberry, earthy mushroom, black olive, and tree bark. Firm tannins and medium body, finishing with notes of coffee and dark cocoa.

Quality Score: 90 Serve at 1618C in a Bordeaux-style glass. Best from 2025 to 2032 as tertiary notes evolve.
Serving Temperature: 1618C. Decant for 30 minutes if serving young.
Drinking Window: 20252032 for peak complexity and integration.

Food Pairings: Beef and root-veg stir-fry skewers, aged Welsh cheddar, grilled venison chops with blackberry jus, portobello mushroom & root veggie kebabs with herb marinade, dark chocolate espresso torte.