Vitals

• Sugar Code: 0
• Alcohol: 13.1%
• Cases Produced: 647
• Release Date: November 2010

Notes from the Winemaker

• Blend: 46% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Apellation: Niagara Peninsula
• Brix at Harvest: 21.6
• pH: 3.59
• TA: 6.53g/L
• Oak: 10 months in French Oak
• Bottled: September 2010

Notes from a Taster

• Sight: Dark purple from core to rim
• Tastes: Licorice, plum, dark cherries, cassis, dried herbs, caramel
• Weight: Medium
• Acidity: Balanced (food friendly)
• Alcohol Perception: Balanced
• Finish: Lingering with notes of barrel spice and dark fruit. Good tannic grip.
• Drink: Now-2015
• Last Tasted: 10/23/10

Final Words

This is the third vintage of our Redcoat and also the first of the 2009 reds that have been released. Despite being a difficult vintage, the wine is showing to be very drinkable and has some surprisingly well integrated tannins. Perfect to drink on its own or to pair with BBQ, firm cheeses, or our own deli fare.

The name of the blend pays homage to the roots of the village of St. Davids, which was a hotbed of activity during the War of 1812.

Review

This Merlot dominant Bordeaux blend is your quintessential trattoria food wine, aka pasta, pizza and antipasto. Light to medium body, the dark cherry colour with bright ruby rim ushers in aromas of raspberries, cassis, herbs, vanilla and cocoa. Tannins are soft, acid is fresh, and the palate emulates the nose.
-87pts, Evan Saviolidis, Tidings Magazine