2022 13th Street Cabernet Franc

This is Cabernet Franc in a nutshell! A great example of this varietal with purity and a bright expression. This wine was aged 2/3 in stainless steel and 1/3 in oak barrels, which helped preserve the fruitiness and authenticity of this wine. The nose offers a great mix between ripe red fruits, blue fruits, and floral components. It also delivers a bit of chocolate on the nose and a hint of mint. The palate is clean, bright, but definitely not simple. There’s a great deal of complexity and an impressive length. The tannins are already soft, but hang around for a long period of time. You can expect flavours of blueberry, cassis, ripe strawberry, dark chocolate, and a hint of smoke. The finish closes off on a nice mix of Asian spice and white pepper. This will gracefully age and improve for at least half a decade. (July 7, 2024). 550 cases produced.

Ontario VQA

100% Cabernet Franc | Dry (RS 4.5g/L) | 13% ABV

90+ pts Carl’s Wine Club

Pairings: lamb shank, wood fired pizza with chorizo and green pepper

Drink now until 2026

Winery price: $24.95