Drea's Cuvée Rosé Brut, Reif Estate Winery

Description from the Producer

VQA Ontario

TASTING NOTES: Drea's father was always up for the challenge of growing and making Pinot Noir the ‘heartbreak’ grape because the elegance and depth of this varietal is unmatched by any other. These characteristics inspired her to create her first sparkling rosé from this classic variety. This wine was made by the Charmat method and only spent only one month on the lees to ensure the fruit would come first in this wine. Notes of cherry, cotton candy, and violets on the nose and, of course, bone dry with a bright acidity.

VINTAGE & VITICULTURE: Drea's Small Batch, Single Vineyard, Low Intervention Wines are crafted here at Reif, by Andrea Kaiser, daughter of world-renowned winemaker Karl J. Kaiser who co-founded Inniskillin Wines. As a visionary pioneer, his contributions to modern Canadian winemaking cannot be understated. She closely follows the tenants of her father's winemaking philosophies with a focus on natural fruit flavors and aromas, making bone dry wines that are well balanced with bright acidity. The wines in her collection are an expression of his legacy and are dedicated to her father, who affectionately called her 'Drea'.

A mild winter followed by a warm spring led to an early bud break, raising hopes for an abundant harvest. Conditions for the 2023 harvest were very favorable as September was dry and warm. Fruit quality was excellent, but crop size was small leaving winemakers wishing for more! Grapes are sourced from Marynissen Estate just down the road from Reif from a vineyard previously owned by John Marynissen, who used to grow grapes for her father. The fruit from this vintage was harvested from a vineyard block planted in 1999. 

WINEMAKER’S NOTES: Since being released, Drea’s wines have taken the wine world by storm, receiving International Critical Acclaim including her Sauvignon Blanc being marked as distinguished by renowned wine writer Jancis Robinson. Her wines are regularly recognized at the International Wine Challenge and TEXSOM and served around the world including the Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C., NYC, and London. Most recently, her Rosato was named as one of the top Canadian Rosés by Decanter Magazine and her Dornfelder was listed at one of Canada’s first Michelin Star Restaurants. 

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2g/L