British Columbia, CanadaFort Berens is pulling fruit from across the province for this cabernet franc, aged for 15 months in 225L oak barrels (5% new oak, 32% 2nd and 3rd fill, and the remainder in neutral oak). It is a cool herbaceous style of cabernet franc reminiscent of some Loire versions, with dark cherry, blackcurrant, over-roasted coffee, and dried herbs permeating the wine from front to back. Tannins are youthful, and acidity fresh. The wine is pulling in any direction at this point and will need two or three years to settle into itself.Tasted: 07 November 2023Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$32.99
750ml
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Producer: Fort Berens Estate WineryDistributors: The Drinks List Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 036301UPC: 00626990122005
British Columbia, CanadaThis cab franc (with 5% cabernet sauvignon) is a mix of Osoyoos and estate Lillooet fruit, as the winery is waiting for their home vineyards to rule production entirely. This was destemmed and cold soaked for 48 hours before a warm ferment with ample pump-overs and another 9-day maceration post-ferment before heading to French oak (5% new) for 15 months rest. Roasted root veg, fresh dark roast coffee, and lightly smoked wood permeate dense cassis and black cherry, finishing with a smoked paprika note. Acidity is very tart, and tannins are very furry, leaving this rooty red a bit out of balance and requiring hearty foods to mitigate.Tasted: 18 November 2023Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$32.99
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Fort Berens Estate WineryDistributors: The Drinks List Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 036301UPC: 00626990122005
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