COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Henry of Pelham
REGION
Niagara Peninsula
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Speck Brothers Family Tree 'The Padré' Cabernet - Merlot is produced by Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery, located in Ontario's Niagara Peninsula. The wine is named in honor of the Speck brothers' late father, Paul Speck Sr., who served as a Roman Catholic priest before leaving the order to marry and eventually establish the family winery in 1984. Today, the estate is managed by his three sons: Paul, Matthew, and Daniel. While the winery's Estate tier focuses on structured, Old World styles, the Family Tree series is crafted to celebrate their unique family history through approachable, fruit-forward, and highly engaging New World wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'The Padré' to honor the Speck brothers' father, Paul Speck Sr., who served as a Roman Catholic priest before marrying.
Fact 02
The wine is aged for 16 months in a precise blend of 60% French and 40% American oak barrels.
Fact 03
Henry of Pelham's vineyards are officially Sustainable Winemaking Ontario Certified.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Cabernet-Merlot blend focuses on preserving vibrant primary fruit while integrating structured oak complexity. The grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 months in a carefully selected barrel program consisting of 60% French oak and 40% American oak, utilizing a combination of new and seasoned barrels to achieve a balanced, smooth profile.
