Cabernet Franc Reserve 2020
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VQA NIAGARA RIVER | 750ML
VINTAGE & VITICULTURE
A cool wet summer originally gave us some concerns about the vintage but patience was rewarded with a hot dry harvest season that allowed grapes to ripen fully. Beautiful ripe clean fruit was harvested from a 15-acre vineyard block planted in 1990.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Grapes were pressed and allowed to ferment on the skins for 14 days. The wine was pressed and allowed to undergo 100% malolactic fermentation. Aging was done in newer French barriques for eighteen months, adding soft tannins on the finish.
TASTING NOTES
A brilliant glowing hue introduces a complex wine with notes of cherry, violet, and fragrant eucalyptus. On the palate there’s a slight perception of spice woven into the rich fruit and silky tannins carry the finish. Pair with pork loin or lamb with roasted or grilled eggplant.
RESIDUAL SUGAR:3g/L
ALCOHOL/VOLUME:13%
BRIX AT HARVEST:21
TOTAL ACIDITY:4.9g/L
AGING IN OAK:9 months
RELEASE DATE:October 1, 2020
AGEABILITY:3-7