VINTAGE: 2023 GRAPES: Castel, Lucie Kuhlmann, Marquette AROMATICS: Rich stewed fruit, black berries and cherries, old leather and cigar box TASTE: Bold, full-bodied, red ripe black fruit and strong tannic structure TREATMENT: French, Hungarian and American oak aging for 24 months SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Enjoy at room temperature with roasted red meat, grilled steaks and hearty stews AGING: Drinking well now, or cellar through until 2035 750ml | 13% Alc/Vol Total Acidity 7.3 g/L Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L Please Note - Bottles are sold in cases of 3, 6, or 12. You're welcome to Mix & Match from our entire cellar Winemaking and Analysis • This Premium red blend has an intense concentration and flavour, creating a bigger, bolderred than what is generally expected from our cool climate• Component grapes from the 2023 vintage were mainly sourced from both our Estate and Avonport vineyard blocks; a smaller component of grape was sourced in partnership with several local winegrowers based around the North Mountain between Centreville and Cape Blomidon• 4 weeks average maceration and fermentation time, with a gentle pressing, helped add to an intense inky red colour and great palate structure• Only the best and most premium barrels from our multi-year red program are utilized. Acombination or French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels, of varying age and intensity(from neutral to medium toast)• Barrel aging for 24 months• Full malolactic fermentation• This blend has continuously been at the top of the LV portfolio (formally known as Black Cabmany years ago)• Strong aging potential for many years
