Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaIt’s been twenty years since the first cabernet franc was grown at CedarCreek, but the winery has only recently produced a single variety. The grapes are grown in the south Okanagan, not all that far from the border. The wine is dense and firm, with a balanced mix of red and black fruit. 2019 was an impressive year up to September, but late rains and cool weather made picking tricking and selection even more crucial. The wine has all the plummy graphite notes you might expect, and round-ish tannins with a touch of heat and spice in the back end. A perfect steak wine for a rainy fall day. The final blend is 90/10 cabernet franc/merlot, all fermented in stainless steel and aged one year in French oak barriques.Tasted: 24 September 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$29.99
750ml
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Producer: CedarCreek Estate WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 73724UPC: 00778913801020
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCedarCreek has been producing cabernet franc for more than two decades, but they've just started bottling single variety expressions. From the South Okanagan, this shows juicy dark plum that's bolstered by violets and graphite, with an impressive interplay of ripe fruit and savoury complexity. Medium-full bodied, this is firmly structured with powdery tannins that will benefit from another 2-3 years in bottle. A winner at this price.Tasted: 10 October 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$29.99
750ml
winery online/direct
Producer: CedarCreek Estate WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 73724UPC: 00778913801020
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