‘Two Friends’

Blaufränkish, Rotburger, Chambourcin & Cabernet Franc, Guelph, Ontario

A local, lambrusco-esque treat with one of the most beautiful labels we’ve seen in a while! We are always delightfully surprised by the fruity mixtures and explorative melding that goes on just over yonder in Guelph, Ontario. Known for combining farm-grown and foraged fruits with so much love to create wines, ciders & hybrid beverages, Head fermenter Tariq seems to have one of the most open minds and agreeable palates around, and we are just happy to live in the same province! ‘Two Friends’ is made in collaboration with their friend Meg, who owns the fantastic Two Faces Bar. A blend of darkly berried, spiced blaufränkisch and tangy, herbaceous rotburger that were aged in oak puncheons for four years, and the savoury, French-American hybrid red grape chambourcin and earthy, verdant cab franc fermented between clay amphora, and stainless steel. Leafy wild blackberry bush, vanilla pod scrape, freshly harvested raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants & a fine structure of grape-y tannins. Enjoy a few bottles while playing charades, Dutch Blitz or Euchre!