2021 13th Street “Expression Series” Cabernet-Merlot

Here’s another example of a wine the blows it’s price point out of the water. Honestly I’m shocked that this wine is only $19.95 including tax. A blend of two vineyards in the Creekshores appellation, the wine has spent 15 months in French oak barrels. On the nose you’ll find delicate aromas of blackberry, dark red cherry, blueberry compote, a hint of thyme, and cedar box. The palate is rich and soft, and offers multiple layers of dark fruits like cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate sweet tobacco leaves, and black cracked pepper. This wine is entering it’s prime window of drinkability and will shine for another two years. To have Cabernet Sauvignon of this quality at this price point…I’d buy it by the case before the price goes up. (July 7, 2024).

Ontario, Niagara Peninsula VQA

51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot | Dry (RS 3.0g/L) | 13% ABV

91pts Carl’s Wine Club

Pairings: beef chili, baby back ribs

Drink now until 2026

Winery price: $19.95