Following a hot and dry summer as well as a warm fall, Karlo Estates had a great growing season in Prince Edward County. This gave them ample time to ripen the grapes to perfection with incredible balance and intense flavours.
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec are grapes for this unique red wine blend. Each variety of grape was fermented and aged separately for 18 months in American and old French barrels, then racked and blended in the perfect ratio before bottling.
This full bodied red wine has a deep purple colour with aromas of ripe plum and black cherry. There is note of dark chocolate and just a hint of purple candy. The palate is rich with a creamy texture, flavours of sweet, dark fruit with cocoa notes, this wine is balanced well with soft tannins. Drinking well now and will age for 3-10 years in the cellar. Dark purple fruit, baked dates and ripe black currants are on the nose. Chalky tannins and an appetizing, balanced acidity create a full-feel, medium-bodied wine with elevated warmth on the finish. Pair with wild mushroom risotto, legumes, roasted beets and cauliflower steak, artichoke dip, roasted pumpkin seeds, lentil and walnut paté, onion mushroom soup, ancient grains and wild rice.
This “Meritage” or Bordeaux-style blend can be enjoyed now or cellar for 3-10 years . Our Sommeliers recommend buying 2 bottles – try one now and then place one in your cellar – you’ll notice how the wine evolves with time.
Triumvirate, an ancient Roman term referring to three emperors ruling together for balanced government, is a blend of three Bordeaux grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This “Meritage” is a “right bank” Bordeaux-style blend as it leads with Merlot. Triumvirate is made in the old-world style with a solid cork and all the acids and tannins in place to give it the bones to lie down in your cellar easily. This wine will only get smoother and more complex and is perfect for impressing the red wine lover on your list.
