Price

$18.95 (includes tax & bottle deposit). Shipping to Ontario only.
On-line purchases from the winery must be made in multiples of 6, with any combination of wines.

Vitals

• Appellation: Niagara Peninsula
• Sugar Code: 0
• Alcohol: 13.6%
• Cases Produced: 357
• Release Date: October 2011

Notes from the Winemaker

• Brix at Harvest: various
• pH: 3.72
• TA: 5.4 g/L
• Oak: neutral French oak
• Bottled: July 2011

Notes from a Taster

• Eye: Dark Ruby
• Nose: Caramel, cherry, black currants
• Palate: Matches the nose with caramelized overtones
• Body: Medium weight
• Acidity:  Balanced
• Finish: Bold but smooth finish with soft tannins
• Drink: Now to 2016

Final Words

A serious Cab Franc from Ravine’s restaurant line up shows remarkable fruit forwardness and structure at this price point. The wine shows excellent drinkability.

About Ravine Vineyard

A 34 acre Estate farm whose origins date back to 1867 as a tender fruit farm. Established as an Estate Winery in late 2008, Ravine is a Wine Council of Ontario recognized sustainable winery, focusing on ultra premium wines. The Estate property is biodynamically farmed, producing certified organic grapes while sourced grapes are carefully selected from local growing partners. Winemakers Peter Gamble and Shauna White have developed an elegant portfolio of Bordeaux reds and Burgundian whites showcasing the uniqueness of Ravine’s terroir.