{"product_id":"drinks-farm-2025-labrusca","title":"Drinks Farm 2025 Labrusca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Fredonia (Vitis Labrusca)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeamsville, Ontario\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming \/ Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Fredonia from a 100+-year-old vineyard in Beamsville. Own-rooted, dry-farmed. Labrusca varieties remain some of the most resilient and sustainable grapes in the province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvincial Politics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of January 1, 2026, 100% Ontario-grown and produced wines are taxed equally across categories. This shift significantly reduces the tax burden on hybrid and native varieties, allowing for more accessible pricing and better value retention at the winery and licensee level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhole cluster carbonic maceration (3 weeks). No sulphur added. No additions. No filtering. Blend of free-run and pressed juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarlier pick this year resulted in lower alcohol (7.5% ABV) and higher natural acidity. The profile leans brighter and more lifted, emphasizing red fruit over the more typical darker, earthy expression. Light-bodied with fresh acidity and a slight natural spritz (not sparkling). Chillable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAperitivo-style. Serve cool. Designed for sharing—easy, low-alcohol, table-friendly. 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClear glass growler, produced in Quebec. Chosen to reflect the rustic nature of the wine (helps differentiate it from conventional red wine expectations). 750ml with a twist cap and paper seal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52302739767570,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6284\/4434\/files\/7BottleShot_52.png?v=1779897386","url":"https:\/\/niagaracustomcrushstudio.com\/products\/drinks-farm-2025-labrusca","provider":"Niagara Custom Crush Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}