Winemaking Notes:

Harvested and pressed at temperatures below -8°C, the intensely sweet juice was allowed to settle before being fermented at cool temperatures. The fermentation was carried out half in neutral oak barrels, and half in stainless steel barrels. Following fermentation the wine was aged in tank for a short period, then was sterile filtered and bottled.

Awards and Accolades:

Silver Medal - 2012 All Canadian Wine Championships

Silver Medal - 2011 Canadian Wine Awards

Technical Details:

Cooperage: Stainless steel (50%) and neutral French oak barrels (50%)
Harvest Dates: January 13, 2011
Alcohol Content: 9.5%
Residual Sugar: 220g/L (Sugar Code 21)
Total Acidity: 9.5g/L
pH: 3.65

Cellar Potential:

Drink now, or cellar until 2015.

Release Date:

July 15, 2011

Availability:

Winery, select restaurants, and online at www.fieldingwines.com.