{"product_id":"2023-divergence-cab-franc-petit-verdot-1-5l-magnum-92-pts","title":"2023 Divergence Cab Franc Petit Verdot (1.5L MAGNUM) | 92+pts","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eI love everything about this wine, starting with the size \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e😊\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e which is perfect for the upcoming holiday season. I also love the price, at $86 for a Magnum. Here’s the story: the plan was to have 100% Petit Verdot, but when the grapes arrived at the winery, the quantity was only a fraction of what was expected. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAfter some thought, winemaker Jeff Moote decided to put that Petit Verdot into a blend with the star red grape of Niagara, Cab Franc, and produce only 150 bottles in Magnum format. Both varietals came from the prestigious Grimsby Hillside Vineyard, and they spent 15 months in new and used French oak, which is the usual process for reds in Jeff Moote’s portfolio. The result is a very expressive wine, energy, and texture, with floral aromas, black forest cake, beautiful dark and deep colour from the Petit Verdot, and a long spicy finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe flavours include red and black cherry, blackberry, licorice, vanilla, and the tannins are soft and dry. I’m expecting the finish to get more juicy over time, but it is already very enjoyable at a young age today. Lots of oak spice on the finish and the natural black cracked pepper characteristic of the Petit Verdot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThis will easily age a decade, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see 15 years before it’s peak. Mira suggests getting at least two of those \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e😉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Carl Boucher, October 7, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 150 bottles made.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92+pts Carl’s Wine Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eGrimsby Hillside Vineyard, ON Niagara Peninsula, Lincoln Lakeshore VQA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h4 inline-richtext\"\u003eCabernet Franc, Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 L Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e duck breast w cherry sauce, mushroom Wellington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink now until 2035\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divergence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54209731690789,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1984\/6693\/files\/2023-divergence-cab-franc-petit-verdot-1-5l-magnum-92-pts.png?v=1792791350","url":"https:\/\/carlswineclub.com\/products\/2023-divergence-cab-franc-petit-verdot-1-5l-magnum-92-pts","provider":"Carl's Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}