Published on 04/19/2009

Our roots are in agriculture. From a base in Richmond Hill, we have travelled a path from cattle, to a farm market, to making VQA wines and fruit wines. Now we take another step in our evolution. We continue to invest in Ontario agriculture with two contiguous 75 acre parcels in Niagara-on-the-Lake which we are farming organically. With these purchases we can now make better choices for the vines, the wines and the environment. Southbrook is a new winery – with history. We have great depth in the bottle, and a new and creative team dedicated to taking us places we’ve only dreamed of. We have created the first Biodynamicaliy certified organic wne in Cananda which will debut on Earth Day. We have also created a grape flour made from the skins of our grapes to be used in baking or added to different recipes for extra antioxidant punch.

A Little Bit About Biodynamics

Southbrook’s vineyard was certified organic by Pro-Cert Canada in the fall of 2008 and then we became the first winery in Canada to be certified biodynamic by Demeter Canada. This holistic farming approach recognizes the vineyard as a self-sustaining ecosystem. It goes beyond the standards for organic farming by recognizing the interrelationship between the soil, plants and animals, and the energy forces affecting the farm, such as lunar and planetary cycles. Biodynamics says the farm should be self-sustaining – an entire living system. Our Winemaker Ann Sperling feels that the resulting practices are about quality in the bottle—and quality of life.

The Cabernet Rosé is the first wine to be released from our estate-grown grapes since certification and marks a milestone for Marilyn and Bill Redelmeier, owners of the winery. “Biodynamics goes leaps and bounds beyond organic and more fully expresses the vineyard’s character in our wines,” says owner Bill Redelmeier. “But you don’t need to know anything about biodynamics to know that this is simply a delicious wine."

Reviews

The quality of the Cabernet Rosé 2008 has impressed top wine critics.

“A lovely rosé to kick off the spring season,” said wine writer David Lawrason. “It’s medium weight, silky, off dry yet lively with a juicy, tart finish. Very zesty.” Wine expert Tony Aspler agreed, calling the Rosé a “terrific summer wine.”

A Perfect Match

What this wine really matches with is good friends and good times. As The Cabernet Rosé front label suggests – this is the wine for relaxation, for conversation and for enjoyment. Pair it with sun-drenched flavours such as olives, tomatoes and peppers. Definitely a match for salmon, ham or other cured meats. Suitable for vegans & vegetarians.

Where you can get it

The 2008 Cabernet Rosé will go on sale at the winery on April 22nd, 2009 - Earth Day®.
Only 550 cases of Southbrook Vineyards Cabernet Rosé 2008 were produced.

The wine retails for $18.95 per bottle. Consumers can order the wine directly from the winery by calling 1.888.581.1581 for delivery to an Ontario address. The wine can also be ordered online at www.winerytohome.com for Ontario delivery and www.canadianwineshop.com for U.S. delivery.

Southbrook Vineyards