2022 Zweigelt

Zweigelt. Popularized in Austria. Made authentically in Canada. Our 2022 iteration of this variety pays homage to a style uniquely Ferox. Primary aromatics are rooted in red and black fruit (raspberry, sour cherry, and black current compote), and olive tapenade with subtle notes of black peppercorn, cinnamon and violet. With aeration, a note of mint becomes prevalent, courtesy of the compound piperitone found in a lot of cover crop vegetation in our Zweigelt block. The palate mirrors the nose focussing on cassis and blackberry, with a hint of black licorice and dark chocolate. Tannin structure is fine-toothed and integrated into the mid-palate and finish. Bright acid helps round off the mouthfeel and makes this wine a perfect stand-alone bottle.