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Black Bank Hill Runway Rosé 2023
Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, CanadaEstablished by vintner Taylor Emerson in 2017, Black Bank Hill is focused on single vineyard wines from the Niagara Escarpment. Runway Rosé, named for the 1918 Beamsville Aerodrome and runway that preceded the vineyard, blends 94% cabernet franc with 6% cabernet sauvignon, each destemmed and given 48 hours skin contact prior to cofermenting in stainless with no MLF. Pouring a deep cherry hue, this has a bump of RS (6 g/L) to offset the tart rhubarb and ringing cranberry acidity. Cherry, herbal raspberry is scented with tea-tinged tannins across a glossy, slick core to a brief finish. Try this with Indian food.Tasted: 09 January 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:ON | $25.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Blend: Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon