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Poplar Grove Cabernet Franctext
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15½/20

Poplar Grove Cabernet Franc 2005

Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMeaty, peppery, tobacco leaf, cigar, black cherry, cranberry, coffee, vanilla, mocha aromas. Dry, somewhat tight palate with light tannins and a touch of acidity. Cranberry, floral, mocha, vanilla, coffee, herbal, black olive, tea flavours. Finish is very tart and oaky. Very good nose but lacks palate richness and balance.Tasted: 16 December 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$40.00750mlwinery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Poplar Grove WineryDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: Cabernet FrancUPC: 626990063407