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Wine Details
Price:
$12.95 per bottle
Description:
This grape variety is considered the stalwart among the reds in
Ontario. The wine was oak matured for 14 months using French
and American oak. On the nose, there are aromas of black berry fruit
intermingling with black pepper, a hint of aniseed and vanilla. In the
background is a subtle smoky oak aroma that adds to the complexity
of the bouquet. This is a medium-bodied wine with finesse and a very
good length. Pair with beef dishes, all kinds of soup, venison and even
your favourite burgers.
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Varietal Definition
Cabernet Franc:
Cabernet Franc is an accessible, spicy, herbal, dark blue grape variety that is often compared to Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc tends to be softer and has less tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon, although the two can be difficult to distinguish. Sometimes the French refer to Cabernets, which could mean either of the two grapes. Its typical aromas include an herbaceous and pronounced peppery nose, even in ripe fruit, and something eerily like tobacco. The Cabernet Franc ripens at an earlier stage, which gives it reason to exist in the Bordeaux area. In the Loire, where we find it a lot, it gives a clear red fresh and fruity wine.
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