2024 Marynissen Eh?! Cab Franc Riesling 🔥92pts

A truly intriguing wine and possibly one of the most interesting bottles I’ve tasted this year. This is the sequel of the very popular blend of Merlot and Gewurztraminer we featured couple of years ago.

This co-fermented blend of 71% Cabernet Franc and 29% Riesling carries just 3.5 g/L of residual sugar, giving it a subtle roundness while staying bright and lively. At first the concept sounds unusual, but in the glass the two varietals mesh surprisingly well.

The Cabernet Franc leads the aromatic profile with crushed raspberry, cranberry, and layers of stewed strawberry. As the wine opens, the Riesling side emerges with lime, lemon, and a touch of flinty minerality that lifts the wine through the mid-palate and into the finish.

The result is playful, vibrant, and beautifully balanced. Curious and unique without ever feeling strange or gimmicky.

A wine to discover, and a bottle that will absolutely surprise your guests. (Carl Boucher, March 2, 2026).

92 points, Carl's Wine Club

ON VQA Niagara Peninsula

71% Cab Franc, 29% Riesling