{"title":"Winemaker's Special","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2012-appassito-dulcis-private-reserve","title":"2012 Appassito Dulcis Private Reserve","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly unique sweet wine, for sipping on its own, and as an accompaniment to deserts and strong cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drying of grapes on straw mats prior to vinification to intensify their flavours was first noted by the Greek poet Hesiod in 800 BC. In our new state-of-the-art appassimento facility, we bring this ancient practice to our breezy hills, which are perfect for the creation of this Appassito Dulcis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-specs-title v65-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-tastingNotes v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-tastingNotes v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003eStraw yellow with with golden reflections, this nectar has an intense and complex nose redolent with tropical notes of coconut, honey, candied fruit, rosewood and vanilla seeds. It is at once velvety, full bodied and balanced, with a lingering aftertaste of ripe fruit and vanilla\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-awards v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003eDecanter Wine Awards 2015 - Bronze; International Wine Competition 2020 - Bronze \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-awards v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-specs-title v65-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-specs-title v65-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003eVintage: 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-varietal v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003eVarietal: Chardonnay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-sugar v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003eSugar: 98.6 g\/L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-residualSugar v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vieniwine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":32203359617095,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 12","offer_id":32203359649863,"sku":"","price":359.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1351\/1239\/products\/appassitodulcisprivate.jpg?v=1609982368"},{"product_id":"sauvignon-blanc-2016","title":"2023 Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSauvignon Blanc has indeed found a home on the cool, breezy hills of the Vinemount Ridge. The 2023 vintage is straw yellow with green notes and hints of rosemary flowers, sage, quince, yellow pepper, grapefruit, boxwood; full and velvety, balanced and complex with a persistent, aromatic aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-specs-title v65-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-appellation v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003eAppellation: Vinemount Ridge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003eResidual Sugar: 3 g\/L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003eAlcohol: 13.0%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vieniwine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":32203359846471,"sku":"","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 12","offer_id":32203359879239,"sku":"","price":239.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle Service","offer_id":48910041481514,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1351\/1239\/files\/Sauvignon_Blanc_Updated.jpg?v=1752156274"},{"product_id":"2014-appassimento","title":"2014 Appassimento","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the classic method of Appassimento, this wine is vinified from \u003cspan\u003ecarefully selected grapes and dried according to tradition. The resulting wine is bulky, robust, tannic, full bodied and round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-specs-title v65-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby red with garnet hues; complex and mature nose, balanced with hints of fig and blueberry jam, hay, tobacco and leather; full bodied, round and persistent taste with fruity aftertaste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-appellation v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter an especially cold winter, spring followed suit with wetter and cooler than normal conditions. August brought expectations higher with normal conditions that carried us through to a dry and sunny September. October was ideal and allowed grapes to ripen further. With this, the background was set for our Mauro, our master winemaker to employ his artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll varietals were given the time they required on the vines to achieve their maximum potential. Great care was taken in hand picking these and laying out for drying, in an effort to retain the greatest quantity for further processing; drying to place over three months. The wine was aged in oak for three years, moved to stainless steel tanks for stabilization for six months and, another six months in bottle before release.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2014 is our third vintage and the higher concentration of Cabernet Franc brings an elegance with heightened aromatics. As with other vintages of our Appassimento, I'm confident it will surpass the expectations of those unfamiliar with the heights reached in winemaking in the Niagara Peninsula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo refer to this wine as special is an understatement. We set out many years ago on the journey to crafting Appassimento wines and it's a joy to realize this ambition. From the planting of the vines, and cultivating these over many years, to devising the system to best create these wines of distinction. The very name, Appassimento, conjures images of the challenges, the creative leaps we've taken, and the comradery gained in our team in creating this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eVintage: \u003c\/span\u003e2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e Varieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eAppelation: \u003c\/span\u003eVinemount Ridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eResidual Sugar: 11.4\u003c\/span\u003e g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e 16 %\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-vintage v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vieni Estates","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":39556539416647,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":39556539449415,"sku":"","price":299.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle Service","offer_id":45006972125482,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1351\/1239\/products\/n_Appassimento2014750ml.jpg?v=1648418042"},{"product_id":"2015-appassimento","title":"2015 Appassimento","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGOLD MEDAL - 2022 New York World Wine Awards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the classic method of Appassimento, this wine is vinified from \u003cspan\u003ecarefully selected grapes and dried according to tradition. The resulting wine is bulky, robust, tannic, full bodied and round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-specs-title v65-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense ruby red with garnet reflections; powerful and ripe nose, fruity with hints of ripe red fruit, cherry, currant and plum, pepper and smoke; full-bodied, intense and persistent with fruity and spicy aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-appellation v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cool and wet spring saw a considerable amount of rain in June. The summer was very amenable with sunny and dry conditions throughout. The later ripening varietal used in this vintage benefited from an extended season..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll varietals were given the time they required on the vines to achieve their maximum potential. Great care was taken in hand picking these and laying out for drying, in an effort to retain the greatest quantity for further processing; drying took place over three months. The wine was aged in oak for three years, moved to stainless steel tanks for stabilization for six months and, another six months in bottle before release.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 is our fourth vintage and, with a greater portion of this wine coming from Cabernet Sauvignon, there is a particular intensity and presence. We are especially pleased with the various expressions across vintages and, as before, I'm confident it will surpass the expectations of those unfamiliar with the heights reached in winemaking in the Niagara Peninsula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo refer to this wine as special is an understatement. We set out many years ago on the journey to crafting Appassimento wines and it's a joy to realize this ambition. From the planting of the vines, and cultivating these over many years, to devising the system to best create these wines of distinction. 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The villagers sought ways to strengthen the wine and came upon an ingenious solution - the partial drying of grapes prior to vinification - and thus the process called \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppassimento\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e was born. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-appellation v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Aglianico\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation: Vinemount Ridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidual Sugar: 9 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeLabel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 16.9 %\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-wine-alcohol v65-product-attribute\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vieni Estates","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":50357016461610,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":50357016494378,"sku":null,"price":479.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1351\/1239\/files\/2017_appassimento.jpg?v=1752162885"}],"url":"https:\/\/vieni.ca\/collections\/winemakers-special.oembed","provider":"Vieni Estates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}