We picked this wine up the first time we visited the Okanagan together 8 years ago. Tobacco notes have faded transitioning into something much more complex and nuanced. We had bought two bottles and you can see my original review back in 2016. šNose: Bramble-berry, mushrooms, sage, violet petals, Rhubarb stewed with dark plums š
Palate: cheeky, Christmas spice bomb. A lot of baking spice. Wilful tannins around the edges but silky and smooth. Will it open or fall after decanting? After an hour or two itās gotten a little flabby in the middle but Jessica says itās more ādemureā and I need to respect just how good this Canadian Cab Franc from 11 years ago is. Itās outstanding, really. May have started its peak though. Paired it with a strip-loin topped with my attempt at the famous French tarragon sauce and grilled veg.
We picked this wine up the first time we visited the Okanagan together 8 years ago. Tobacco notes have faded transitioning into something much more complex and nuanced. We had bought two bottles and you can see my original review back in 2016. šNose: Bramble-berry, mushrooms, sage, violet petals, Rhubarb stewed with dark plums š
Palate: cheeky, Christmas spice bomb. A lot of baking spice. Wilful tannins around the edges but silky and smooth. Will it open or fall after decanting? After an hour or two itās gotten a little flabby in the middle but Jessica says itās more ādemureā and I need to respect just how good this Canadian Cab Franc from 11 years ago is. Itās outstanding, really. May have started its peak though. Paired it with a strip-loin topped with my attempt at the famous French tarragon sauce and grilled veg.
Aug 17th, 2025An excellent cab franc with notes of dark blackberry spice and tobacco. It will age well 7-10 years, glad I bought 2 bottles!
An excellent cab franc with notes of dark blackberry spice and tobacco. It will age well 7-10 years, glad I bought 2 bottles!
Jul 28th, 2016
Very little nose. Slightly dry, black cherry aftertaste and oaky finish.
Very little nose. Slightly dry, black cherry aftertaste and oaky finish.
Jun 30th, 2016
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
