Heritage is a word synonymous with tradition, ancestry and legacy. It is no coincidence then that our 2013 Heritage is named in honour of the tradition in which it is crafted, the estate from which the fruit is grown and the legacy we hope it will lead.

The bright acidity that Ontario is known for remains present in this wine, while the tannins have softened and smoothed out. This wine’s initial aromas of red cherry and leather evolve to bolder notes of coffee, chocolate and tobacco leaf. The tannins gather and develop as you enjoy this wine. Aging in oak for two years, the finish to this wine remains elegant and silky smooth.

Cabernet Franc is often called the “grape of Ontario”. It manages to thrive here and produces wines that are fully expressive of our unique – and often frustrating – terroir. Using only Cabernet Franc for this vintage, the wine was carefully crafted using the appassimento method, as well as extended neutral oak and bottle aging, resulting in a release nearly four years after harvest.