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THE VINTAGE:  By all accounts, the quality of grapes in 2022 was exceptional across the board. Unfortunately, the 2022 crop was small, producing on average, just 50% of the yield of previous years. Vintage dated wines from 2022 will be highly sought-after for both their quality and scarcity. Wine outlook for the 2022 vintage is excellent.

 VINEYARD NOTES: The Cabernet Sauvignon fruit for this lush red wine comes from our picturesque Escarp­ment bench property in Vineland Ontario. This scenic vineyard, just south of lake Ontario, ascends into the foothills of the Niagara Escarpment providing warm, sunny days above the fog line and frost line, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon. The long growing season of the Vineland benchland allows full ripeness of Kacaba’s Cabernet Sauvignon in this cool climate growing region.

WINEMAKER NOTES: All grapes for this reserve Cabernet Sauvignon were gently crushed and de-stemmed prior to cold soaking for two days to extract optimal color and flavor. All three blocks of estate grown Kacaba Cabernet Sauvignon fruit was fermented in separate lots, allowing each lot to be individually and distinctly crafted before being aged in French and American oak barrels. The wine was matured 17 months in barrel before its final blending, filtering, and bottling in September 2024.

TASTING NOTES: The aromas of this estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon are robust and inviting, with dark plum, espresso, pastry cassis, and dark fudge leading the way. Earthy undertones of sandal­wood and leather emerge as the wine opens. On the palate, a succulent chocolate quality greets the front of the mouth, followed by waves of boysenberry, licorice, and Earl Grey tea. The wine has a full, textured mouthfeel with firm, defined tannins that amplify the most decadent fruit qualities. The finish is long and elegant.

FOOD PAIRING: This versatile Cabernet pairs well with a variety of foods including rib-eye steak with blue cheese butter, roasted eggplant with provolone cheese and dark chocolate mousse with fresh berries, bon appetite.