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SOUTH BAY VINEYARDS CABERNET FRANC 2016 VQA Prince Edward County |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
HUFF ESTATES |
Extremely deep intense purple colour. Intense, complex, very slightly spicy, slightly baked, ripe plum-cherry nose with some sandalwood notes. Very dry, medium-full bodied, well structured, slightly spicy, intense, grippy, ripe plum-red cherry flavours with a lingering, faintly herbal, high acid finish. Still extremely youthful - needs 3-4 years. This first 100% Cabernet Franc was fermented and macerated in a 4,200 L oak tank then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Has 13.5% alcohol and 3 g/L residual sugar. |
CSPC |
578849 |
Type |
Red Table Wine |
Agent |
Huf Est |
Country |
Canada |
Region |
Ontario |
Rating |
***(91 points) Solid, Grippy, Youthful |
LCBO Note |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments! |
TASTING NOTE: Sourced from the clay, shale and limestone of the South Bay Vineyard, which was first planted in 2011, this offers up a wealth of ripe fruit. Look for black plums, blueberry and blackberry in particular, alongside peppery spice notes. Juicy and still a bit tight - lots more to come from this one - it will be perfect for grilled meats or (if you can wait) a hearty meat stew this fall. (Vintages panel, March 2018) |
Price |
$ 29.95 |
Bottle Size |
750 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - August 18, 2018 |
Cases bought |
42 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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