CedarCreek Amphora Wine Project Desert Ridge Cabernet Franc 2016
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis is the antithesis of the MHFE Terroir Series but as different as it is they are equals in many ways. Near to Vista Edge, this special bottling comes off Desert Ridge, another Osoyoos vineyard. The fruit is naturally fermented in clay without sulphur and is unfiltered. The nose is fragrant with rich floral undertones and bits of roasted tomato, black fruits, wild blueberry, over a super soft, supple palate. Easy to drink now, the question is will it age? Only time will tell, but it should be fine through 2021. I think Treve got it right when she described it as “full-bodied, but light-footed.”Tasted: 24 September 2018Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$60.00
750ml
winery direct, VQA shops
Producer: CedarCreek Estate WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Cabernet Franc
CedarCreek Amphora Wine Project Desert Ridge Cabernet Franc 2016
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSoftly textured, yet with pixelated spices, this year's Amphora Wine Project is entirely cabernet franc, from the scrabbly soils of Desert Ridge vineyard in Osoyoos. This was native fermented, hand plunged and topped up with more of the same wine before it was sealed in a neutral, unlined clay amphora and left to sleep for eight months - no inputs or outtakes. Dusky dark cocoa, black raspberry, wild blueberry, mint, on a soft, downy and supple palate. Full bodied, but light footed, this is best when decanted and allowed space to open and stretch. Looking forward to more Projects from CC.Tasted: 18 September 2018Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$60.00
750ml
winery direct, VQA shops
Producer: CedarCreek Estate WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Cabernet Franc
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