Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaThere's a lot going on in this dusky, ripe cab franc, with grapes partially from their Lillooet estate's Dry Creek Vineyard, and the rest from elsewhere in BC. Partial whole cluster, this was native fermented prior to aging in French and American barrels. Ripe plum, blackberry jam, mulberries and ample toasty spice fill a suave palate, with soft tannins hugging the silky fruit to a musk perfumed finish. As mentioned, there's a lot going on here, and a little bit too much. Crack and drink now with grilled burgers or kabobs.Tasted: 29 December 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$28.99
750ml
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Producer: Fort Berens Estate WineryDistributors: The Drinks List Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 036301UPC: 00626990122005
Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaPredominantly from Fort Berens' Dry Creek Vineyard in Lillooet, this underwent partial whole cluster fermentation, which works nicely here. The fruit is juicy and shows real freshness, complemented by spicy herbs and subtle oak influence from ageing in French and American barriques. It retains cabernet franc's appealing savoury aromatics, which can be lost in the chase for ripeness. It's a quaffable style with negligible tannins, and is not trying to be something it's not. And that's part of its charm.Tasted: 17 November 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$28.99
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Fort Berens Estate WineryDistributors: The Drinks List Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 036301UPC: 00626990122005
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