2023 Member’s Celebration Red

ON, Niagara Peninsula, VQA Twenty Mile Bench

100% Cabernet Franc | Dry | 13.2% ABV
92pts Carl’s Wine Club 

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, 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 2022 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

Drink now until 2030

This is the wine that celebrates five years of stories, memories, and shared discovery.
And if you love Cab Franc, it might just become part of your story, too.

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

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