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Fort Berens Cabernet Franc Reservetext
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Fort Berens Cabernet Franc Reserve 2022

Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaThe Reserve Cab Franc is off both the Lillooet estate Dry Creek and Red Rock vineyards, and includes 12% cabernet sauvignon in the mix. Post ferment, this spent an additional 8 days on skins for more colour and tannin before a 15 month rest in French barrels (61% new). Smoked stones, roasted earth, and charred barrels scent the plumped cassis and blackberry on the tart palate. Tannins are on the rustic side at this point, requiring a hearty fall / winter stew to tame.Tasted: 15 February 2026Tasted by: Prices:
BC$43.99750mlwinery direct/online
Producer: Fort Berens Estate WineryDistributors: Renaissance Wine Merchants Ltd.
Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 137604UPC: 626990106265