
Kacaba Vineyards 2025 Subscription
February 2025
Vineland, ON
Located in the Niagara Benchlands, Kacaba Vineyards is highly regarded for their premium cool-climate wines. With an emphasis on crafting wine that showcases the distinct terroir of the Niagara Escarpment, their spectacular wines display a balance of fruit-forward characteristics and the mineral complexity unique to the region.
Kacaba specializes in superior red wines, particularly syrah, which is one of their standout varietals, as well as elegant whites such as chardonnay and riesling. Their balanced and complex offerings consistently offer impressive quality and taste.
Kacaba Vineyards 2025 Subscription wines included in the monthly subscription
February 2025
2-Bottle Red & White: 2023 Jennifer's Pinot Gris, 2019 Merlot
2-Bottle Red: 2021 Terraced Vineyard Syrah, 2020 Cabernet/Syrah
2-Bottle White: 2023 Effervescence Sparkling, 2023 Reserve Riesling
3-Bottle Red & White: 2023 Reserve Riesling, 2023 Irresistible Sparkling Rosé, 2021 Meritage
3-Bottle Red: 2019 Merlot, 2021 Terraced Vineyard Syrah, 2020 Cabernet/Syrah
3-Bottle White: 2023 Pinot Gris, 2023 Effervescence Sparkling, 2023 Reserve Riesling
6-Bottle Red & White: 2023 Reserve Riesling, 2021 Oak Aged Chardonnay, 2023 Rebecca Rosé, 2019 Merlot, 2021 Terraced Vineyard Syrah, 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
6-Bottle Red: 2019 Merlot, 2021 Terraced Vineyard Syrah, 2020 Cabernet/Syrah, 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Cabernet Franc, 2021 Meritage

JENNIFER'S PINOT GRIS, 2023
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vineyard: Beamsville Bench vineyard
Alcohol: 12.8%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 450
Appearance: Pale straw in colour with a faint pink tint.
Nose: Minerally, peach pit bouquet.
Palate: Medium-bodied, crisply dry with white peach flavour and an intriguing touch of bitterness on the end taste.
Quality: 90 points — Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now.
Food Pairing: Mughlai Indian chicken, cheesy rice grits with bacon and chiles, roasted pork tenderloin with raisin-ginger pan sauce, spinach artichoke flatbread, and Hokkaido scallop nigiri.

MERLOT, 2019
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Escarpment
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 435
Appearance: Deep ruby in colour.
Nose: Cedary, black plum nose overlaid with pencil lead and oak spice.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, dry, savoury, plum and red berry flavours. Well-balanced, firmly structured with ripe tannins.
Quality: 90 points — Wine Club Canada. Hold 1-2 years.
Food Pairing: Lamb loin chops with cumin and chiles, braised duck with shallots, porcini, and semolina, asparagus wrapped in Iberico ham, mushroom asiago chicken, and warm potato salad with herbs and green beans.

EFFERVESCENCE SPARKLING, 2023
Geographical Indication: VQA Ontario
Varietal: Chardonnay (57%), Pinot Noir (43%)
Vineyard: Beamsville Bench vineyard
Alcohol: 11.2%
Residual Sugar: 18 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 531 (6 bottle cases)
Appearance: Very pale rose gold in colour.
Nose: Lightly floral, red apple nose with a thread of minerality.
Palate: Just off-dry, apple and cherry flavours with a hint of residual sweetness balanced by lively acidity.
Quality: 90 points — Wine Club Canada. Drink now.
Food Pairing: Spring rolls dipped in sweet and sour sauce, roasted cauliflower with turmeric and cilantro, lobster-stuffed zucchini blossoms, baked brie in puff pastry, and bacon mac ‘n’ cheese jalapeño bites.

TERRACED VINEYARD SYRAH, 2021
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Escarpment
Varietal: Syrah
Vineyard: Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 796
Appearance: Bright ruby colour.
Nose: Cedary, mulberry nose with oak spice and a note of black pepper.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, dry, blackberry flavour. Well-balanced, well-integrated oak. Lovely mouthfeel, great length.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now and through 2026.
Food Pairing: Roasted chicken with peas and sweet onions, Super Bowl chili, barbecued baby back pork ribs, miso mushroom chow mein, and filet mignon with peppercorn sauce.

RESERVE RIESLING, 2023
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Lakeshore
Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard: Beamsville Bench vineyard
Alcohol: 12.1%
Residual Sugar: 8.3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 475
Appearance: Very pale straw, almost water white.
Nose: Minerally, lime, and white pepper on the nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, grapefruit and lime flavours. Long, fresh finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Can be opened now, but the acidity will help it age for five years plus.
Food Pairing: Bahn Mi Vietnamese sandwiches, pork sausage patties over sautéed arugula, tuna pasta salad with peas, prawns in a creamy coconut curry, and pulled pork Carnitas over tortillas.

CABERNET/SYRAH, 2020
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (60%), Syrah (40%)
Vineyard: Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 428
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark ruby red colour.
Nose: Intense bouquet of violet, cassis, dark chocolate, and a hint of menthol.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Elegant flavours of chocolate-covered cherry, blackcurrant, baking spice, and black pepper. Excellent structure and balance with ripe tannins.
Quality: 91 – 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Drink now or hold 2-3 years.
Food Pairing: Roasted red pepper soup, braised pork in savoury soy sauce, standing rib roast with carrots in peppercorn cream, spinach-stuffed chicken with creamy Cajun dressing, and grilled skirt steak with gorgonzola sauce.

IRRESISTIBLE SPARKLING ROSÉ, 2023
Geographical Indication: VQA Ontario
Varietal: Pinot Noir (60%), Chardonnay (40%)
Vineyard: Beamsville Bench vineyard
Alcohol: 11.5%
Residual Sugar: 16.6 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 522 (6 bottle cases)
Appearance: Bright. Pale salmon colour. Lively bubbles.
Nose: Luscious aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, green apple, and a sweet herbal note.
Palate: Medium acid, light tannin, light- to medium-bodied. Alluring flavours of red berry fruit, watermelon, and a touch of minerality. Great balance and structure.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada.
Food Pairing: Shrimp temaki sushi, fried catfish sandwiches with cumin slaw, caviar over scrambled eggs, pork bites with tangy plum dip, and chai-spiced sour cream waffles with strawberries.

MERITAGE, 2021
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Escarpment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (41%), Cabernet Franc (33.5%), Merlot (25.5%)
Vineyard: Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.2%
Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 540
Appearance: Deep ruby in colour.
Nose: Spicy, cedary, blackcurrant and blueberry bouquet with vanilla oak notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, well-extracted flavours of black fruits carried on a spine of lively acidity. Firmly structured, ending on a savoury herbal note.
Quality: 90 – 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Can be opened now, but will reward 1-2 years cellaring.
Food Pairing: Roast beef with wild rice dressing, sweet potato and Stilton cheese frittata, lamb popsicles with blackberry compote, pork and mushroom biryani with tamarind, and slow-simmered chicken in tomato sauce.

OAK AGED CHARDONNAY, 2021
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Beamsville Bench vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 462
Appearance: Bright. Light gold colour.
Nose: Intense bouquet of green apple, caramel, brioche, vanilla, and oak spice.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body. Sumptuous notes of lemon, butterscotch, biscoff cookie, and baking spice. Well balanced and structured with a long finish.
Quality: 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Drink now or hold 1-2 years.
Food Pairing: Mussel chowder with bacon, leek, and lime, traditional Scotch eggs, mascarpone polenta with brown butter mushrooms, pork ribs with peach basting sauce, and angel hair pasta with shrimp and lemon cream sauce.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2021
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Escarpment
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 675
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Ruby-garnet colour.
Nose: A bouquet of leather, menthol, oak spice, and white pepper.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Bold flavours of dark cherry, blackberry, licorice, savoury green herbs, and baking spice. Excellent structure with velvety tannins.
Quality: 90 – 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Hold 1-2 years.
Food Pairing: Grilled flank steak with garlic and rosemary, beer and sharp cheddar soup, crown pork roast with cranberry-herb stuffing, coq au vin, and bison meatballs in tomato sauce.
CABERNET FRANC, 2021
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Escarpment
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.1%
Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 681
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Garnet colour.
Nose: Notes of blackcurrant, leather, rosemary, green pepper, and coffee.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Black cherry, blackberry, green pepper, savoury green herbs, and a hint of black pepper.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now or hold 1-2 years.
Food Pairing: Pear and pomegranate lamb tagine, grilled eggplant with whipped feta, Portuguese chicken in smoked paprika with chorizo, venison pot pie with thyme and port, and baked rotini with prosciutto and fontina cheese.
REBECCA ROSÉ, 2023
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Gamay Noir
Vineyard: Beamsville Bench vineyard
Alcohol: 13.4%
Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 315
Appearance: Bright. Semi-opaque. Salmon colour.
Nose: Beautiful bouquet of strawberry, raspberry, tomato leaf, savoury green herbal note, and a hint of white pepper.
Palate: Medium acid, light tannin, medium body. Delicate notes of red berry fruit, cherry, and rhubarb with a long finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Goat cheese and salami-stuffed dates, crispy tofu steaks with yuzu vinaigrette, soy ginger salmon rice bowl, roasted duck leg over pickled fennel and citrus salad, and butter chicken naan pizza.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Yes, we partner with a different winery each month ensuring you receive a variety of VQA wines.
Who picks the wines?
We work together with the wineries and with our team of experts.
When was Kacaba Vineyards 2025 Subscription featured?
It was featured in February 2025.
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