Product Description:
Experience the unique flavors of our vegan Clarete wine, a one-of-a-kind find from our winery in Prince Edward County, Ontario. This wine is a blend of 72% Chardonnay, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Riesling, co-fermented on the skins to create a deliciously crushable light red.
Tasting notes
On the nose, this Clarete wine has aromas of candied cherry, rose petal, orange rind, and a hint of green tea. The palate is light and rich, with everything hitting you at once - acids, tannins, and flavours. It's almost like a super robust rose, and it's delicious.
Winemaker's Notes
This Clarete wine is a one-of-a-kind find from our winery in Prince Edward County, Ontario. It's an ancient and traditional wine from Spain made by co-fermenting up to 35% red grapes with white grapes, fermented on the skins. It's made like an orange wine with an infusion of red grapes for some fruit and colour. It has a slightly prolonged maceration and appears more like a light red.
Technical details
Variety: 72% Chardonnay, 13% Cabernet Franc, 15% Riesling
Appellation: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Production: 240 cases produced
Alcohol: 12.1%
SO2 @ Bottling: 6 ppm
Residual Sugar: 3g/L
Vintage: 2021
Food pairings
Grilled meats and vegetables
Light pasta and salads
Roasted poultry
Charcuterie boards
Spicy Asian cuisine
Aged cheeses
Serving suggestions
Best served chilled
Ideal temperature: 7-11°C
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?
This is a Library wine - limited release. Available direct at the winery, online at traynorvineyard.com (Ontario only), or at select restaurants through our licensee program. Not available at the LCBO.
