Two Award-Winning Wines Coming to The
Canadian Market This Winter
TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022
/CNW/ - Fine wine connoisseurs should expect to make regular trips
to the Niagara-based Foreign Affair Winery this winter as they
prepare for the distribution of the newest award-winning wines.
Foreign Affair Winery - a member of Corby Spirit and Wine's
expansive portfolio of wine and spirits brands - will see their
2019 Apologetic and 2020 Dream in the hands (and glasses) of
Canadians nationwide after taking home gold at the 29th
edition of the Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada.
The pair of gold medals marks the first time that Foreign Affair
Winery has been recognized for excellence by the Sélections
Mondiales des Vins Canada. Under the
direction of Winemaker Rene Van Ede, Foreign Affair offers a
diverse array of excellent wine crafted in the traditional method
while also experimenting with a variety of interesting styles, as
they look to integrate exceptional tastes and textures into every
bottle.
"It is an honour to have two of our flagship wines recognized by
the Sélections Mondiales des Vins
Canada. Both wines offer our unique twist on classic Niagara
Cabernets, fruit forward, bold and true to our winemaking passion,"
said Van Ede.
Both the 2019 Apologetic and the 2020 Dream were awarded the
coveted gold medal, each with a score of 90 points. The 2019
Apologetic Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc,
barrel aged for 31 months. It has a distinct aroma of morel
mushroom and star anise and a rich flavour that pairs perfectly
with charcuterie, French onion soup, dark chocolate and braised
rabbit ragout with polenta. The 2020 Dream was barrel aged for 19
months and is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet
Sauvignon. The elegant but firm tannins, balancing acidity and a
long, dry finish pairs beautifully with a chuck steak burger,
halloumi burger or veggie kebabs fresh off the grill.
Known as the largest wine competition in North America, the Sélections Mondiales des
Vins Canada is a highly-esteemed
international event that features entries from winemakers
worldwide. Participating wines are stringently judged by a panel of
five to seven expert tasters, divided by category and awarded
points according to criteria including visual appearance, nose,
taste, and overall harmony.
While the 2019 Apologetic is currently available at the
winery, 2020 Dream will be releasing in January 2023.
The Foreign Affair Winery also offers a Wine Club membership
where members receive three bottles of small-batch, full-flavoured
wines every month. This membership comes with other perks such as
exclusive access to wine club only events, wine releases and many
more.
About Corby Spirit and
Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian
manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spirits and wines.
Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most
renowned brands in Canada,
including J.P. Wiser's®, Lot 40®, and Pike Creek® Canadian
whiskies, Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka, McGuinness® liqueurs,
Ungava® gin, Cabot Trail® maple-based liqueurs and Chic Choc®
Spiced rum, and Foreign Affair® wines. Through its affiliation with
Pernod Ricard S.A., a global leader in the spirits and wine
industry, Corby also represents leading international brands such
as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal®, The Glenlivet® and Ballantine's®
Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu®
rum, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm® champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham
Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. Corby is a
publicly traded company based in Toronto,
Ontario, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
trading symbols CSW.A and CSW.B. For further information, please
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