Both the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Cabernet Franc wines dominate the Bordeaux and Loire Valley.

On the nose, stewed strawberry and blackberry are complimented by notes of clove and baking spice. Cherry and dark red fruits combine to create a rich palate that demonstrates bold notes of smoke and hickory. On the finish, the Appassimento style is evident in both the approachable tannin and incredibly smooth finish.

Our 2013 Soldier’s Grant is a medium bodied, Cabernet blend, consisting of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. For this particular vintage, and in its entirety, the Cabernet Franc is dried out in the Appassimento style, crushed and then back-blended into the Cabernet Sauvignon. Maturing in oak for eighteen months, this blend is a wine that is strong in character and a fitting way for us to pay homage to the Kew family.

After the War of 1812, the Canadian government awarded Richard Kew the plot of land on which the vineyard sits today. His brother William maintained ownership of the land and ran a successful carriage making business out of the very house in which our retail space is located.