2010 Cabernet-Syrah
“Fielding Estate Cabernet Syrah 2010, 90 points! — A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with a touch of Cab Franc. What a fantastic nose of roasted meats, black cherry, rousing spices and licorice-tar notes. This is a serious red from a brilliant vintage in Niagara and displays rich red fruits, boysenberry, funk, anise and oak spices that come together beautifully in the mouth. One to hold on to for a few years once it’s released”. Rick VanSickle
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2010 Cabernet-Syrah
Medium red/purple in color with integrated and expressive aromas of baked blueberries, hickory, smoked bacon and blackberries. Well balanced on the palate, soft with very good mouthfeel and a long finish.
Winemaking Notes
Each grape variety in the final blend was kept separate in the winery. Each variety underwent a short cold soak, then a long maceration of 5-6 weeks on skins. Aged in a combination of French and American oak, the barrels for the final blend were selected after 16 months, combined in tank to integrate, minimally filtered and bottled under screwcap.
Technical Details
Cooperage: French and American oak (30% new oak)
Alcohol: 13.0%
Residual Sugar: 3.0g/l (sugar code=0)
Cellar Potential
Drinking best between 2012 and 2017.
Release Date
September 1, 2012
Availability
Winery, select restaurants and online.
$25.15
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