Vintages Release: January 23, 2010

Jackson-Triggs ‘Delaine Vineyard’ Cabernet / Merlot 2007
VQA Niagara Peninsula $22.95 (989269) 13.7% alcohol
This showcases its breeding—it’s from one of the top vineyard sites in the country—and the warm 2007 vintage. Expressive aromas of ripe cherry, spice-laden black currant and toasty notes soar from the glass. Medium weight with good texture, the rich and complex flavours persist throughout —succulent ripe dark berry fruit, mocha and pie cherry. It’s well sculpted with deft balance, seamlessly integrated oak and firm tannin underpinning. There are adornments of mint and tobacco on the lengthy finish. (Vic Harradine)