A one off turned into a staple here at HRW. A predominately Chambourcin based wine, our ECB is meant to show what our region excels at, even though this wine will constantly be a blend, Chambourcin, being a mid season ripener, allows for a consistent fruit set and flavor profile regardless of the challenges in the growing season year to year. This wines is the perfect “middle of the pack” red wine, not too light and not too bold, which makes it extremely versatile and food friendly.
This wine goes through standard processing with our red wines. Slow ferments, with extended skin contact help to extract the soft and light aromatics and flavor compounds. In an attempt to stay traditional, both the Chambourcin and Cabernet Sauvignon were aged on french oak for 13 months adding richness and an extended finish. light fruit notes of currents and bright red cherry help to add complexity and depth to the spice derived from the french oak aging. The incorporation of cabernet sauvignon helps to add richness and depth where chambourcin is lacking.
