2017 Syrah

2017 SyrahWismer Edgerock vineyard grapes . Syrah needs all the help it can get in the cool Niagara Peninsula, and when it gets what it needs, it produces wines like this beauty. There is a balance of ripe and jammy dark fruit, notably dark cherry, plum, and blackberry. The combination of American and French oak lend some barrel spice, while varietal characteristics of black pepper, meat, tar, and smoke round out the bouquet. Score 92 Daniel OKeefe*Taxes and

28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Malbec from our estate vineyard

bold and silky wine was aged 30 months in French oak barrels

185 cases made

Brix-wise … from what looked like disaster at the end of August turned into beauty by end of September

5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec and achieving an alcohol level of 14

It was aged 24 months in French oak barrels

2018 was characterized by a warm and dry growing season

Mouth-coating texture with creamy and crisp battling on the palate and through the long finish

This allowed for more sugar accumulation and greater flavour profile in the berries

This big and bold Merlot is made 100% from our estate grapes

This close attention to detail is core to our philosphy as winemakers

12 months aging in oak barrels