Black Fruit, Herbal, and Pepper / Spice, Leather / Earthy and Sweet Spice
BODY: Full
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Medium +
ALCOHOL (%): High (More than 14%)
Origin: North Lebanon, Lebanon
Grape Varietals:
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Winemaking:
Destemmed and Extended Skin Contact
Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Rack of lamb, beef tenderloin, truffle pasta, old cheeses
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
A collaboration between NFT collector BrownWorkGlov3 and BoundbyWine
The Pirate is our unique limited edition character in this wine adventure, and he never fails to bring a whimsical factor whenever he goes to explore the universe of wines. Mr Hook wore long linen sleeves covered with a rugged yet apt jacket, then paired with his peg leg a cavalier boot on his left. Before heading for his wine journey, he brings along his pet dog, his dearest companion.
He is not afraid of any adventures. He wonders through different universes to explore wines and the meaning of life as he glows green like a phantom himself. All that said, the Pirate was born as IVY LEAGUE’s “Hook”, minted onto the blockchain where each of him was born by the strokes of Aaron Chang.
Grape Varietals & Region: Aurora Chateau Aurora a joyous marriage of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. The fruit comes from vineyards planted on terraces at 850 metres altitude in the village Auora on the mountains of North Batroun, Lebanon. The vineyards use eco-friendly farming techniques (dry farming, organic cattle fertilisers) and have typically clay and limestone soils. The terroir experience moderate four seasons that offer adequate rainfall to the vines, and the terraces help to retain rainwater and avoid landslides on this mountainous vineyard. Grape clusters are controlled to carry limited yields per vine to provide optimal juice concentration.
Taste Profile: Dense purple colour. Vivid aromas of blackberries, blueberries and plums along with hints of mocha, vanilla and cocoa powder. The medium to full-bodied palate shows velvety tannins and complexity with cassis flavours complemented by notes of mint on the long finish.
Winemaking Process: Careful handpicking of the fruit in the beginning of September usually at dawn and dusk to make sure the grapes are cool upon arrival at the winery. De-stemming and fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks until initial fermentation is complete. The wine ages for 12 months in French oak barrels (30% new) and a small portion of American oak barrels.
WINES FROM UNIQUE REGIONS & BOUTIQUE WINERIES
Founded in 2019, we were bored with the typical Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Amarone & Moscato offerings at most bars & restaurants, and were inspired to dive deeper into the wine world!
