Price

$17.95 (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

• Blend: 60% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Appellation: Niagara Peninsula
• Sugar Code: 0 (4.2 g/L)
• Alcohol: 13.2%
• Cases Produced: 1119
• Release Date: October 2011

Notes from the Winemaker

• Brix at Harvest: various
• pH: 3.75
• TA: 5.5 g/L
• Oak: neutral French oak
• Bottled: July 2011

Notes from a Taster

• Eye: Dark purple from core to rim
• Nose: Licorice, plum and spice
• Palate: Lush & rich
• Body: Medium weight
• Acidity:  Balanced (very food friendly)
• Finish: Lingering with notes of barrel spice and dark fruit
• Drink: Now to 2016

Final Words

The 4^th Redcoat vintage is the first of the 2010 reds to be released. This fabulous vintage allows for early drinkability and has some surprising integrated tannins. Redcoat is the perfect match for pizza, burgers on the BBQ, pasta with red sauce and firm cheeses.

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.