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Varietals:

Merlot (49%), Cabernet Franc (43%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8%)

Vineyard:

This sleek, juicy wine was made from grapes sourced from select vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula.

Winemaking:

Aging in French and American cooperage for 10 months has knitted together ripe tannins over a medium-bodied frame interwoven with a dash of sultry new oak, crushed red fruit, and a firm backbone of acidity which naturally marked the 2019 growing season.

Tasting Notes:

This elegant blend lends suppleness to the palate that allows for real pleasure now with aging potential for surely a decade.

Pairing Suggestions:

Pair with beef dishes such as a well-aged Ribeye steak lightly charred on the BBQ, a classic pot roast, or a rich Italian meat sauce.  After dinner with aged cow's milk cheese such as cheddar or Comte.  For lighter options, try it with a portobello burger or a roasted vegetable lasagna.

Critical Acclaim:

“Dark cherry/berry fruit aromas interlace with graphite and earthy bits preceding a surge of palate flavours—dark Bing cherry and black plum—underpinned by a lick of ripe tannin. This is medium-plus bodied with good mouthfeel and a lingering finish and aftertaste that replays palate flavours. This was made for grilled meat and spring/summer is on the way. Give this a go with striploin rubbed with © Hy’s Seasoning Salt grilled the way you like them.” Score 92, Vic Harradine - winecurrent.com

“This is a Niagara sourced blend of Merlot (49%), Cabernet Franc (43%) and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon that is aged in French and American oak for 10 months. It has a big nose of ripe dark cherries, cassis, muddled herbs, dark chocolate and spice notes. The Cabernet Franc makes itself known on the palate with lovely savoury notes to bolster the bevy of ripe cherries, brambly raspberries, herbs, anise and spicy bite on the bright finish. Can cellar 5+ years.” Score 92, Rick Vansickle - winesinniagara.com

“Made from Niagara sourced Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in French and American oak in Prince Edward County. Rosehall Run’s Cabernet Merlot 2019 is a beautiful wine that has many pleasant, mouthwatering elements. Red plum, cherry, blueberry, smoke and a touch of leather matches in both aroma and flavour with bright, refreshing acidity. Flavourful and easy drinking. This would be an excellent pairing with a holiday turkey meal, herbed lamb and braised slow cooked fare. Enjoy!” 92/100, Andrea Shapiro - Nataliemaclean.com (09/22)

“A highly drinkable Cab-Merlot with raspberry, smoky and floral elements on the nose and flavors of black cherry, earth and leather.” Rating: ***+, Michael Pinkus - ontariowinereview.com

“This wine was made with select fruit across the Niagara Peninsula. The blend is 49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas are cherry, blackberry, blueberry, and notes of cocoa and woodsmoke. The flavours match the nose – and the tannin is already soft and well integrated. This is one of those Niagara Cab Merlots that lean into the ‘niagaraness’ hints of savoury are well integrated and buried under torrents of fruit. Drink now, or hold for a few years.” ****, Andre Proulx - andrewinereview.ca

Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/L