Bruce Trail Red is a red produced by Vieni Estates in VQA Ontario, Ontario, Canada. Made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: VQA Ontario
Region: Ontario
Country: Canada
Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A straightforward Bordeaux-style blend from Ontario's Niagara region, leaning on Cabernet Franc's signature red fruit and herbaceous character rounded out by Merlot's softness and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon structure. Expect approachable tannins, moderate acidity, and flavours of red cherry, cassis, and a classic hint of green pepper typical of cool-climate Cab Franc. As a non-vintage blend, it's designed for everyday drinking rather than cellaring.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Ontario, Canada
Ontario — Canada's largest wine province, with vineyards concentrated near the Great Lakes, most famously on the Niagara Peninsula.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bruce Trail Red from?
Bruce Trail Red is produced by Vieni Estates in VQA Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
What grapes are in Bruce Trail Red?
Bruce Trail Red is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.