Our most visually vibrant rosé.  The nose explodes with aromas suggestive of strawberry tart, fruit glaze, red currant and perfume.  The palate is rich and creamy, full-bodied with flavours of red licorice, strawberry, rhubarb, and maraschino cherry.  A hint of sweetness up front makes way for a refreshingly long, dry finish.

Winemaker's Notes:
Our 2007 Ladybug Rosé is composed of 80% Cabernet Franc, 12% Gamay, and the remaining 8% other vinifera.  Each component variety was handled individually.  The grapes were hand harvested and sorted to achieve an average sugar level of 21.9° brix, soaked on the skins for an average 18 hours, fermented cool in stainless steel and then blended to create a rich rosé. Bottled with 13% alcohol and acidity of 7g/l on April 10, 2008 under Stelvin® closure. Drink now until end of 2009.

Food Pairings:
This Rosé goes with just about everything. Try with prosciutto rolled in arugula leaves with black pepper and extra virgin olive oil with a shave of Parmigiano Reggiano. You can't miss with garlic - even roasted whole - and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a tiny bit of blue cheese. Great with a warmed goat cheese crottin on endive and arugula salad. For some simpler pairings, this wine is great with deli style hot dogs with all the fixins - diced onion, Dijon mustard, & tomato concassé on a sesame seed bun. Also great with nachos, ham, chicken and any kind of pizza.

Wine Reviews:
“Under the Ladybug name, Malivoire consistently crafts one of Ontario’s most expressive and classy rosés.”  (LCBO Vintages June 7, 2008) 

"Owner Martin Malivoire takes a personal interest in the rosé produced at his Beamsville boutique winery. A frequent traveller to the south of France, Malivoire explains his first order of business after clearing the airport is sitting down to collect himself with a glass of rosé . The new 2007 vintage is an exciting, full-flavoured pink wine. This beautifully balanced rose offers bright flavours and terrific crisp character; it will work with a wide assortment of dishes. Four stars." (Christopher Waters, The Standard - June 21, 2008).

"From its first vintage, Malivoire's 'Ladybug' earned high regard among wine-lovers. The 2007 will entrench its reputation not only as one of Ontario's best rosés, but as a rosé with world-class quality. It's mainly Cabernet Franc (80%) and Gamay (12%) and made from low-cropped dedicated vines. These are not grapes that didn't make the cut for red wine. Look for a rich pink colour, vibrant flavours that show depth and substance, and a mouth-filling but refreshing texture. Enjoy it with chicken, duck, salads, ham... just enjoy it." 4 1/2 Stars - (Rod Phillips, August 2008)

Last Updated: August 2008

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