Bon Sang! 2023 Parkette Rouge

THE VINTAGE
The 2023 vintage was one of redemption; what started out as a nail-biter concluded with a home run of a harvest. An early start to the season began in May with high temperatures and relatively arid conditions. For the summer months, the rain rolled in on a regular basis, expanding the volume of fruit on the vines and prompting growers to thin out their bunches. By September things were looking underripe given the soggy summer, but an incredibly dry and warm September and October allowed the grapes additional time to ripen late into the season. The resulting fruit was very good quality, with great flavour ripeness and moderate sugar levels to bring 2023 harvest to a happy close.

TASTING NOTES
On the nose, this piquette presents a slightly cherry aroma, mingling with the floral essence of rose petals. The playful scent of jolly ranchers adds a touch of nostalgic sweetness. On the palate, the iconic tart acidity reminiscent of Welch's grape juice stands out. This piquette brings forward flavors of purple freezie and red currant.

TECHNICAL NOTES
100% Concord, hand-picked (from Vinemount Estate) and processed with minimal intervention. The grapes were left on skins for 13 days, followed by an additional 2 weeks of maceration after rehydration. Bottled with a small addition of Niagara honey to achieve the desired level of carbonation. Disgorged and recapped with no further additions. Made with minimal sulfur addition (<20ppm), no filtering, and no fining.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Vintage: 2023
Varietal: 100% Concord
Alcohol: 5%
Residual Sugar: 0 g/L