Product Description: Cherry Bomb is our Clarete-style light red — Chardonnay co-fermented on the skins with a splash of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, made the way they've done it in Spain for centuries. Vegan, crushable, built for the patio.
Tasting Notes: Candied cherry, rose petal, orange rind, and a hint of green tea on the nose. The palate is light and rich, with everything hitting you at once — acids, tannins, and flavours. It's almost like a super-robust rosé, and it's delicious.
Winemaker's Notes: Clarete is an ancient Spanish tradition: co-ferment white grapes with a smaller proportion of reds, fermented on the skins like an orange wine but with red grapes pulled through for fruit and colour. We did a slightly prolonged maceration. The wine appears almost ruby in the glass — darker than expected, with great intensity. We didn't expect it to turn out the way it did, but we love it.
Technical Details:
- Variety: 72% Chardonnay, 14% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc
- Appellation: VQA Niagara Peninsula
- Alcohol: 12.1%
- Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
- SO2 @ Bottling: 6 ppm
- Vintage: 2021
- Production: 240 cases produced
Food Pairing Suggestions:
- Grilled meats and vegetables
- Roasted poultry and charcuterie boards
- Light pasta and salads
- Spicy Asian cuisine and aged cheeses
Serving Suggestions: Best served chilled at 7–11°C, in a standard white or universal wine glass. Treat it more like a rosé than a red.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I serve Cherry Bomb?
Chilled, 7–11°C. Treat it more like a rosé than a red. A standard white or universal wine glass works fine.
What food pairs well with Cherry Bomb?
Grilled meats and vegetables, light pasta and salads, roasted poultry, charcuterie boards, spicy Asian cuisine, aged cheeses. Particularly good with anything off the grill on a hot patio day.
Is Cherry Bomb vegan? What's the alcohol content?
Yes, fully vegan — no animal-derived fining agents used. 12.1% ABV. VQA Niagara Peninsula, 2021 vintage. Residual sugar is 3 g/L (dry).
How long will Cherry Bomb keep after opening?
Screw-cap closure — re-cap tight and refrigerate. Holds up well for 3–4 days. Built to drink young; finish within a week.
Where can I buy Cherry Bomb?
Available direct at the winery, online at traynorvineyard.com (Ontario only), or at select restaurants through our licensee program. Not available at the LCBO.
