A traditional lush, dry red wine, made from Estate-grown French-hybrid grapes. Excellent with a variety of red meats and game. Also good with chocolate! This vintage is a light, ruby color with an aromatic nose with abundant berry-cherry flavors. The 2022 vintage was the 2025 New York Wine Classic's "Best of Class" for French-Hybrids. The same vintage was also awarded GOLD medals at the 2025 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition & 2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition. 

Residual Sugar: .9%

Fermentation: Split, 85F, Malolactic 

Tasting Notes: Berry notes and hint of oak. Crisp with medium body.

Food Pairing: Salmon, pork dishes. Berry desserts, like Blueberry Concord Tart are excellent. 

Serve at: 60F

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Awards: 

• Gold 94pts Best of Class, 2026 New York Wine Classic
• Gold 94pts Best of Class, 2025 New York Wine Classic 
• Gold 2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition 
• GOLD 2025 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition