Pensieri

Merlot

2011

A ruby red gemstone colour with an abundance of fruit on the nose, cherry, raspberries, caressed with figs, currents and a touch of spice. The palate is all encompassing with cherry, chocolate and spice, Isn’t that nice?! The perfect balance of silkiness and velvety finish clings to your palate and just won’t let go. You had me at Merlot!

Food Pairing: Rosticini, Sharp Provolone, Rack of Lamb, Steak

Technical Notes:

Dedication and loyalty that encompasses the family. So it is with our traditional Cabernet Franc. A full-bodied character with a sense of home.

Varietal(s): 100% Merlot
Style: Appassimento made with 70% dried fruit
Alcohol: 14.8%
Residual Sugar: 3.8 g/L (Sugar Code 0)
Appellation: VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA

The Label:

Nicolas Colaneri loves to create images and drawings and see them come to fruition.
He has been perceived as contemplating over the drawings he has before him with the model in his hand.
There is a great sense of accomplishment that comes from envisioning a project and building it with your own
hands. There is a wine glass in the background filled with Merlot for inspiration. He has an admiration for the
“Wolverine” character so our designer gave him a “wolverine” beard. The trademark claw marks on the wall
behind him show how he lets out his frustrations.