Gold Hill Cabernet Franc 2016

87POINTS

15^¾/20

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis is a giant red, even now 5 years on, with gobs of blackberry jam, black cherry, plum compote on the full palate. Streaks of oxidation show its age, and the over-ripeness of the fruit. Tannins are still ample and somewhat gritty, drawing this to a warming, brown spiced finish. Tasting a bit tired, and best poured alongside hearty pork, beef or mushroom stews.Tasted: 26 August 2021Tasted by: Prices:

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750ml

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Producer: Gold Hill WineryDistributors: Winery Direct
Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 685685UPC: 626990316206

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88POINTS

16/20

Gold Hill Cabernet Franc 2016

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA power red that opens with an intense, dried leaf nose reminiscent of many cabernet francs raised in cooler climates. Perhaps a bit too much heat stunted the ripening, but it is cabernet franc, and a bit of greenness is always tolerated by the enthusiasts. The palate is both ripe and oaky with a glycerol-like texture that powers through to a spicy finish. A bit of a bruiser, this is best served with grilled lamb or venison. Buckle up.Tasted: 27 May 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$34.99

750ml

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Producer: Gold Hill WineryDistributors: Winery Direct
Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 685685UPC: 626990316206

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89POINTS

16^¼/20

Gold Hill Cabernet Franc 2016

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis is a high octane cabernet franc that shows concentrated, jammy fruit with pungent dried herbs. The extended hang time seems to have concentrated some of the green characters, suggesting some raisining on the vine (similar to an appassimento-style wine). The fruit intensity allows the wine to carry the oak, with the high alcohol easily giving the palate a suave, glycerous character. It's a love it or hate it style, and arguably few do it better than Gold Hill in the Okanagan.Tasted: 06 December 2020Tasted by: Prices:

$34.99

750ml

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Producer: Gold Hill WineryDistributors: Winery Direct
Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 685685UPC: 626990316206

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