Cave Springs - “Dolomite” Pinot Noir, Niagara (2020)

TASTING NOTES

Damsom plum, black cherry, raspberry, tar and black licorice, with nuances of pencil shavings and pine needles. With granular tannins and hints of forest floor, cedar and sage.

With grapes from limestone soils mixed with clay, sandstone and shale, this wine underwent a 6 week maceration and fermentation using exclusively indigenous yeasts; aged for 12 months in neutral 225L and 500L French oak; minimal sulphite additions; the finished wine is unfiltered.

The winery was founded in 1986 by the Pennachetti family and former, long-term winemaker Angelo Pavan in the historic former Jordan Winery, with cellars dating to 1871. Now Angelo's right hand, Gabe DeMarco is continuing to push Cane Springs' deserved reputation for excellence and innovation. 

Cave Spring was Ontario’s first Certified Sustainable winery, under Sustainability Winemaking Ontario (SWO). Over and above SWO minimum standards, Cave Spring is a regional leader in applying organic methods in the vineyards, including biological root, vineyard floor and canopy management treatments in addition to biodiversity initiatives aimed at controlling pests and mechanical weed control. In the cellars, a globally innovative waste-water treatment system, extensive use of lightweight glass and cork closures, and environmentally sustainable label printing support this commitment.