Red | Still | 75cl | 12.5% ABV
Recognition: Vintage 2014 - CellarTracker: 91pts
Cellaring: Drinking well now, will develop over the next 5 years.
Vinification: In the winemaking process at Maison Harbour, the journey from grape to wine begins with a meticulous sorting called "triage," where each grape bunch is carefully examined. Instead of using conveyor belts, they employ a static table to ensure the utmost attention to each cluster. Only the finest grapes make the cut for winemaking, with lesser-quality ones designated for distillation.
Once the selection is complete, the grapes are destemmed using modern equipment, allowing for a cleaner and more efficient process. These destemmed grapes then enter the vinification tanks, where they undergo a cold maceration, extracting color, flavors, and tannins from the grape skins.
As the native yeasts initiate the alcoholic fermentation, punch-downs and remontage techniques are applied to extract desired qualities from the grapes.
The winemakers taste regularly to monitor development and allow the wines to truly express the unique characteristics of their origin, with a focus on preserving the distinct terroir of the grapes they work with. This meticulous approach ensures that the best grapes find their way into the cuves and ultimately yield expressive, high-quality wines.