Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaThe classic FB Cab Franc is sourced from their Lillooet estate Red Rock vineyard, and tips 12% cabernet sauvignon into the mix. Post ferment, this remained on skins for 9 days further for additional colour and tannin extraction before heading to French barrels (10% new) for 15 months. Earthy black cherry, blackberry, and grilled herbs are met with a tart cassis acidity, and wrapped with powdery cocoa dusted tannins that tuck this neatly into a smoked stone finish. Showing best at present with grilled root veg.Tasted: 15 February 2026Tasted by: Prices:
Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaFort Berens is making a name for itself in Lillooet for its wines and the region, and this '22 is the latest example of the progress. The first estate cabernet franc opens with fragrant, savoury black fruit. The attack is round and rich but without any fatness or too much alcohol. Balance and length give it a delicious mid-palate and a juicy finish full of black and blue berries, dusted with dried herbs, with just the right touch of oak. The winery suggests serving it with pork or lamb, and I agree. The wine aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, 10% new, 25% 2nd, and 25% 3rd fill, with the remainder in neutral oak.Tasted: 03 December 2025Tasted by: Prices:
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