COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Lakeview Wine Co.
REGION
Niagara Peninsula
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lakeview Cellars was founded in Vineland, Ontario, in 1991 by passionate amateur winemaker Eddy Gurinskas. Eddy established the winery's legacy on crafting bold, age-worthy red wines, famously championing Cabernet Sauvignon as a variety that rewards patience and aging. Today, under the guidance of Head Winemaker Scott McGregor, Lakeview Cellars continues to produce authentic, high-quality VQA wines from the Niagara Peninsula, delivering exceptional cool-climate expressions that showcase the region's unique terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1991 by Eddy Gurinskas, who believed Niagara Cabernet Sauvignon required 4 to 5 years of aging to integrate its powerful tannins.
Fact 02
The 2020 vintage in Ontario is celebrated as a legendary, 'perfect' vintage due to an exceptionally hot and dry summer.
Fact 03
This wine achieved a highly impressive 92-point score at the National Wine Awards of Canada in June 2025.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced from premium grower-partner vineyards across the Niagara Peninsula. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is destemmed and crushed before undergoing traditional temperature-controlled fermentation on the skins. This process maximizes color extraction, tannin structure, and varietal character. Following fermentation, the wine is matured in oak barrels, with the 2020 vintage receiving a notable wood influence to impart rich sweet-spice and toast characteristics.
