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CedarCreek Amphora Wine Project Desert Ridge Cabernet Franctext
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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$60.00750mlwinery direct, VQA shops
Producer: CedarCreek Estate WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Cabernet Franc