An assemblage of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sémillon, Gewürztraminer, and Riesling, the 2007 rewards with a complex bouquet of ultra ripe peaches, lemongrass, pineapple, honey, and spice. This vintage saw just under 20 months oak aging in barrels of a variety of ages, forests, and cooperages. Refreshing and balancing acid gives the wine structure and tension that leads to a long lasting finish.
Growing Conditions
2007 will be recorded by most as excellent though it is important to remember that not all grape varieties benefit from a hot, long, growing season. Bud-break was frost-free and flowering occurred under ideal calm. The summer and fall were seasonably warm and dry allowing for clean fruit and above average ripeness levels.
Details
- Varieties
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Semillon
- Gewürztraminer
- Riesling
- Vintage
- 2007
- Body
- medium
- Region
- VQA Niagara Lakeshore
- Winemaker
- J-L Groux
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Bottle size
- 750 mL
- Serving Temperature
- 10 °C
- Harvest Date
- October 1 - December 13, 2007
- Cooperage
- 593 days in French oak - 85% new
