{"title":"Reserve Red Wine","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"reserve-syrah-2022","title":"Reserve Syrah 2022","description":"\u003ctable class=\"no-border\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"left\"\u003eStyle: Dry Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"center\"\u003eSugar: 3 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"right\"\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSILVER MEDAL WINNER - DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS (LONDON, UK) 2025 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSILVER MEDAL WINNER - WINEALIGN NATIONAL WINE AWARDS OF CANADA 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSILVER MEDAL WINNER - ALL CANADIAN WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes : Deep and dense garnet in appearance. Luxurious aromatics of plum and black cherry fruit seasoned with pepper; smoke tempt the senses. The palate is dense and coating with blackberry, plum and cherry, laced with liquorice, cedar, and lavender. The mouthfeel and rich texture of this wine make it hard to resist in its youth, but it is sure to cellar for years to come.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kacaba Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44655050358945,"sku":"","price":70.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1777\/4973\/files\/2022-Signature_Series_Reserve_Syrah-v4_web_awards_37b76771-ab83-4e4a-ae3b-fb4efac1c256.jpg?v=1770495799"},{"product_id":"reserve-meritage-2022","title":"Reserve Meritage 2022","description":"\u003ctable class=\"no-border\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"left\"\u003eStyle: Dry Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"center\"\u003eSugar: 2.5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"right\"\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSILVER MEDAL WINNER - DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS (LONDON, UK) 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRONZE MEDAL WINNER - WINEALIGN NATIONAL WINE AWARDS OF CANADA 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Meritage', is a combination of the words 'merit' and 'heritage'. 'Merit' was chosen to reflect the quality of the grapes while 'Heritage' was chosen to recognize the centuries-old blending process that was involved in making the wine. This wine is a celebration blend of our best barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon (39%), Cabernet Franc (39%) and Merlot (22%).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kacaba Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44656737124513,"sku":"","price":65.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1777\/4973\/files\/2022KacabaReserve-Meritagewebawards.jpg?v=1770496040"},{"product_id":"reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-2022","title":"Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003ctable class=\"no-border\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"left\"\u003eStyle: Dry Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"center\"\u003eSugar: 2 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"right\"\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes : A highly expressive Cabernet Sauvignon with a sophisticated bouquet of violets, cherries, cedar, and hints of roasted coffee bean. The palate explodes with ripe blueberry, cassis, cedar wood and cardamom spice. Enjoy this full-bodied red wine now or cellar for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kacaba Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44656772317345,"sku":"","price":65.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1777\/4973\/files\/2022_Kacaba_Reserve-Cabernet_Sauvignon_web.jpg?v=1770496098"},{"product_id":"reserve-cabernet-franc-2022","title":"Reserve Cabernet Franc 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"no-border\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"left\"\u003eStyle: Dry Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"center\"\u003eSugar: 2.5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"right\"\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSILVER MEDAL WINNER - DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS (LONDON, UK) 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRONZE MEDAL WINNER - WINEALIGN NATIONAL WINE AWARDS OF CANADA 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes : Vibrant moderate ruby colour. Inviting aromas of ripe red fruits, cassis, red flowers, spice and a hint of tobacco, and blackcurrant leaf. The palate is medium weight with fresh raspberry, plum and sweet herb flavours balanced by a lovely seam of vanilla and cedar from both fruit and oak maturation. Long and graceful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kacaba Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44656777199777,"sku":"","price":65.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1777\/4973\/files\/2022_Kacaba_Reserve-Cabernet_Franc_web_award_e902c7fe-a5ed-42c9-b220-e180d072d91d.jpg?v=1770495874"},{"product_id":"virtual-tasting-reserve-cabernet-franc-2016","title":"Reserve Cabernet Franc 2016 - Library Selection","description":"\u003ctable class=\"no-border\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"left\"\u003eStyle: Dry Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"center\"\u003eSugar: 3 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"right\"\u003eABV: 13.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 2016 vintage was a near perfect growing season for the Niagara Peninsula. Lots of heat, sunshine and just the right amount of rain created ideal conditions for growing all of our Bor­deaux varietals. The grapes for this wine were carefully selected from our vineyards to create a mouth-watering, cellar-worthy red wine. These Cabernet Franc grapes were hand harvested late November at an average sugar level of 25 Brix. The juice was then fermented in open top fermentation bins with manual punch downs twice daily over a period of 3 weeks. Following fermentation, the wine was pressed off the skins, then racked into brand new French oak barrels and second-fill American oak barrels for a full range of flavours. Malolactic fermentation was undertaken in barrels and the wine was aged for 16 months before bottling. Enjoy the 2016 Reserve Cabernet Franc now or cellar up to 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCabernet Franc is one of Niagara’s signature grape varieties and this wine is an excellent exam­ple of how it can be made into a complex and age worthy wine. The palate and nose follow each other with sweet tobacco, ripe cherry, black plum, black licorice, fresh berry fruit, and spice. The same fruit flavours follow on the palate with the addition of elegant and wonderfully balanced notes of raspberry. Silky tannins brought about through maturation in brand new French oak and second-fill American oak barrels, round out the palate beautifully onto the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is a brilliant match for red meats, game and pasta dishes. A perfect partner for lamb shanks or with rare Scotch Fillet (boneless rib eye).\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eBRONZE MEDAL - DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2019 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eSILVER MEDAL - WINE ALIGN NATIONAL WINE AWARDS 2018 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kacaba Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44773872664737,"sku":null,"price":120.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1777\/4973\/files\/2016-Signature_Series_Reserve_Cabernet_franc-WEB.jpg?v=1734733319"},{"product_id":"reserve-cabernet-franc-2012-library-selection","title":"Founders Select Cabernet Franc 2015 - Library Selection","description":"\u003ctable class=\"no-border\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"left\"\u003eStyle: Dry Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"center\"\u003eSugar: 3 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"right\"\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003eAs growing seasons go, 2015 was an exemplary cool climate year. This was a vintage where the grapes grew through a nice mild summer and ripened through an extended fall. These conditions produced not only high levels of sugar but also very strong acid levels and a good balance of tannin.  In warmer years this balance shifts to give the tannins a more dominant characteristic in the finished wine. Because of this vintage being so extraordinary Michael Kacaba established a new series of wines focused on exploring the nuance and detail we can showcase in our Niagara Escarpment red wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Founders Select Series of wines is debuting with the 2015 Cabernet Franc. Grapes for this wine were picked at a little above 23 brix of sugar and showing high levels of phenolic ripeness. When considering the maturity of a grape ‘ripe’ can mean di1erent things. A grape is considered ‘ripe’ enough for winemaking when it reaches 21 brix of sugar. )is does not however mean that the grape is done developing.  Phenolic ripeness is a state that the grape can achieve where it is done maturing and will show o1 its absolute best characteristics. Not all vintages allow for this higher level of ripeness to be reached. To help show o1 how beautiful this fruit was Winemaker John Tummon used only a selection of older barrels to craft this wine. Older barrels were used to promote the undertones of the Oak rather than an aggressive addition. 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This was due to an early spring and wonderfully hot and dry growing season. Fruit was hand picked and hand sorted at an average of 24.5 brix, more reminiscent of California rather than a cool climate. This top quality fruit was destemmed, but minimally crushed. Then the grapes underwent a cold-soak before being inoculated for primary fermentation. During fermentation the cap was hand plunged to extract colour and tannin two to three times daily. After a maceration period of approximately 26 days the wine was gently racked and the skin and seeds were gently pressed. The wine was then permitted to rest for 24 hours, to settle before being racked into a mixture of new and second fill French and American oak barrels. 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This was a vintage where the grapes grew through a nice mild summer and ripened through an extended fall. These conditions produced not only high levels of sugar but also very strong acid levels and a good balance of tannin.  In warmer years this balance shifts to give the tannins a more dominant characteristic in the finished wine. Because of this vintage being so extraordinary Michael Kacaba established a new series of wines focused on exploring the nuance and detail we can showcase in our Niagara Escarpment red wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFERMENTATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e All grapes for this wine were hand harvested a little above 24 brix of sugar and with a very high degree of phenolic ripeness. Not all vintages in Niagara allow for such a high level of ripeness to be achieved.  To show just how beautiful this fruit was Winemaker John Tummon used only a selection of older barrels to craft this wine. Older barrels were used to promote the undertones of the Oak rather than an aggressive addition. After undergoing a gentle destemming, open top fermentation, and 10 months aging in the barrel, this wine was bottled late September 2016 and hidden away to be used exclusively for Founder’s Club mailings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bouquet of this Cabernet is classic with fine notes of spices and black fruits. There is restraint in the crafting of the wine that allows minerality, cassis and cherry to shine through on the palate. This full bodied wine has fleshy tannins with well-integrated hints of oak. Touches of vanilla bean and mocha accent a wonderfully long finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kacaba Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45500127641761,"sku":null,"price":120.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1777\/4973\/files\/web_2015-Founders-Select-Cab_Sauv_Escarpment-v1.jpg?v=1764885273"},{"product_id":"2023-reserve-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Reserve Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ctable class=\"no-border\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"left\"\u003eStyle: Dry Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"center\"\u003eSugar: 2.3 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"33%\" align=\"right\"\u003eABV: 15.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDOUBLE\u003c\/span\u003e GOLD MEDAL WINNER - ALL CANADIAN WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes : \u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eCrafted from a meticulous selection of our finest barrels, this 23-month-aged reserve represents the pinnacle of Kacaba’s patience and dedication to premium winemaking. The nose opens with inviting aromas of black cherry, plum, and subtle hints of vanilla and nutmeg. On the palate, it delivers smooth, elegant tannins perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity, bringing freshness to a luscious red fruit core. Pair with herb-crusted lamb, duck breast with cherry sauce, or truffle pasta with parmesan crisps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kacaba Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618045317281,"sku":null,"price":65.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1777\/4973\/files\/2024_Reserve_Pinot_Noir_2076_x_5000_px_double_gold_medal.jpg?v=1782502486"}],"url":"https:\/\/kacaba.com\/collections\/reserve-red-wine\/all-canadian-awards-2026.oembed","provider":"Kacaba Vineyards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}