How two glasses of Cab Franc, a dirt road, and a pick up truck changed how we taste wine forever.

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2023 Member’s Celebration Red
2023 Member’s Celebration Red
2023 Member’s Celebration Red

2023 Member’s Celebration Red

$37.95

Crafted by Brian Schmidt, the renowned vigneron at Vineland Estates, this wine is sourced from the exceptional Bo-Teek Vineyard and vinified using a mix of clay amphora, oak barrels, and stainless steel.

 

An exclusive members-only release for Carl's Wine Club, this 100% Cabernet Franc (50% Clone 327 and 50% Clone 214) captures the heart of Niagara terroir with a beautiful balance of elegance and complexity.

 

On the nose, it opens with expressive layers of blue plum, wild raspberry, black cherry, and blackcurrant, accented by floral notes of violet, cigar box, espresso coffee, and a touch of oak spice. The palate is lush and generous at first, then tightening into a more focused and structured core.

 

Flavours evolve from black forest cake with whipped cream and chocolate, to darker tones of blackberry, black cherry, red pepper jelly, bitter dark chocolate, and sweet tobacco leaf.

 

The finish is long, spicy, and sophisticated, lingering with cracked black pepper, a hint of white pepper, cinnamon, and oak. This wine brings together the personalities of both clones, shining through the lens of the spectacular 2023 vintage.

 

Texturally, the tannins are beautifully integrated, firm yet melting, making it both approachable now and worthy of time in the cellar. (Carl Boucher, May 1, 2025)

 

75 cases produced

 

92pts, Carl's Wine Club

Dry Wine | 13.2% ABV | Drink from 2025 to 2030

Pair it with: grilled New York Striploin and mushroom demi, or four-cheese ravioli with venison Bolognese.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this work?

Carl's Wine Club is Canada's first pan-Canadian, direct-to-consumer wine club.

 

Being a member of the wine club is FREE and you have access to our informative emails and our live virtual events with Carl to learn more about Canadian wineries.

 

We feature a different Canadian winery every 1-2 weeks with a specially curated mix of wines. You choose if and how much wine to purchase, with winery direct pricing and shipping deals. 

 

On Wednesdays (yes Wine Wednesdays!) we also go LIVE on our social media platforms to chat about Canadian wine and often interview winemakers. Cheers!

How does shipping work?

The wineries ship these wines to you via couriers like Canada Post, UPS, Purolator, ATS or GLS and the wines arrive right to your doorstep! No need to spend time or gas or manpower to visit a store.

 

Your wines will ship within 1-2 weeks of your order date, as wineries ship out our club orders all together in a few batches. You'll receive a tracking number from our system and sometimes also from the winery's system.

 

Someone over the legal drinking age must be present at the time of delivery and provide ID to the delivery driver (this is a legal requirement). Please do your best to ensure that an adult is available to receive the order on the anticipated delivery date.

What if there's a problem with my order or wines?

We will be very happy to assist you if there are any issues, and find a suitable solution. Please contact us at carl@carlswineclub.com or call 587-899-8249.