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WINEMAKER NOTES: The Signature Series Reserve Meritage 2015 is a truly bold and complex wine. This vintage was blended in our finest traditions of producing some of the most celebrated and recognized Bordeaux style wines. To insure only the ripest berries are used for this, our Reserve syle of wine, all Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grape varieties were both harvested and sorted by hand. The grapes were then gently de-stemmed and left as whole berries for open top fermentation to occur in small batches. During fermentation tanks were hand-plunged twice daily to further the extraction of colour and flavour. After fermentation, each varietal was separately pressed and transferred into a mixture of French and American oak barrels to complete malolactic fermentation and continue aging. Once the individual wines were racked from their barrels, Winemaker John Tummon selected 47% Cabernet Sauvignon / 32% Cabernet Franc / 21% Merlot to be the best blend for Kacaba’s traditional Bordeaux style wine.

TASTING NOTES: Dark purple to ruby red in colour, this wine’s aromatics are very expressive of the Cabernet sauvignon-heavy blend. Black currant, raspberry and mint come forward with woodsy aromatics and a slight herbaceous characteristic in the background. On the palate, grippy tannins and vibrant acidity define the well balanced nature of this wine. Cherry, raspberry and spearmint outline the warm lingering finish.

FOOD PAIRING: The grippy tannins of this wine lend well to pairing with smoked meats and cheeses and would be outstanding when served with a charcuterie platter. Try alongside hearty flatbread pizzas with tomato, or white pizzas with artisan oil-based sauces like blackberry and fennel. This wine will also work well with fat-rich proteins like steaks and roasts; throw in seasonal vegetables like tomatoes, parsnips and sprouts to really show of this wine with the protein of your choice. Drink now or cellar untill 2026.

SILVER MEDAL - 2017 NATIONAL WINE AWARDS OF CANADA