"This aromatic Sauvignon Blanc is clear, pale gold in colour bursting with fresh aromas of peaches and gooseberries. Try this wine with sushi, semi-soft cheeses, grilled shellfish, herbed vegetables and/or light chicken dishes, green salads or Thai food."

GROWING SEASON AND HARVEST

Emerging from an overall mild winter, the 2006 season began with a warm and early spring allowing the vines to recuperate from previous harsh years. The summer provided evenly warm temperatures only slightly above average. Niagara experienced above normal rainfall in June and July, and the precipitation continued in September and October. The moist and humid conditions in the fall meant that regular care was necessary for the health of the vines and maturing berries. Hard rains at times prevented harvesters from picking the grapes but the extended season provided plenty of time to pull in higher than expected crop levels. The last of the red grapes were harvested in November which resulted in some great fruit concentration.

The grapes were intentionally harvested at different times in order to incorporate a variety of maturity levels from the fruit into this wine. After harvest, the grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and pressed upon arrival to the winery. The wine was cool-fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks before being cold stabilized and filtered prior to bottling.

This aromatic Sauvignon Blanc is clear, pale gold in colour bursting with fresh aromas of peaches and gooseberries. The palate complements the nose with crisp citrus flavours of lemon-lime, grapefruit and nectarine, accompanied by slight grassy and mineral notes with a refreshing, well balanced finish.