COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Trius Winery
REGION
Ontario
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Trius Winery is a cornerstone of Canadian viticultural history, located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The estate gained international acclaim in 1991 when its Bordeaux-style blend became the first Canadian wine to win 'Best Red Wine in the World' at the International Wine and Spirit Competition. Today, under the guidance of Head Winemaker Emma Garner, Trius continues to craft premium, cool-climate wines. The Reserve tier represents a step up in quality, showcasing varietal purity and structural depth from select vineyard parcels across the Niagara Peninsula.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Trius was the first Canadian winery to win 'Best Red Wine in the World' at the IWSC in London in 1991.
Fact 02
The Niagara Peninsula's climate is heavily moderated by Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment, allowing late-ripening grapes to thrive.
Fact 03
Winemaker Emma Garner was named Winemaker of the Year at the Ontario Wine Awards, cementing her status as a top Canadian talent.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested from premium estate-managed vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula. Following harvest, the fruit underwent traditional warm-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks to extract color and structure. This was followed by full malolactic fermentation to soften the acidity. The wine was then aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels to integrate the tannins and impart complex notes of toast, vanilla, and spice.
