Inniskillin Reserve Cabernet Franc 2023 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 93/100

This wine offers beautiful aromatics of red raspberry, violet, plum, raspberry, and floral notes complement the rich flavours of black cherry and spice. Smooth, approachable tannins and an extended finish. It has a silky texture with bright acidity and notes of black pepper and fresh herbs. It's elegant yet structured, showing the cool-climate character that makes Niagara Cabernet Franc so special. I'd pair this with: herb-roasted prime rib with a peppercorn crust that forms a spicy, crackling bark over the tender, pink interior, served au jus for dipping each slice. mushroom tart with caramelized onions and gruyère cheese in buttery, flaky pastry, the earthy fungi harmonizing with the wine's herbal notes. grilled lamb chops with mint chimichurri, the charred meat still blushing pink at the center, the bright herb sauce cutting through richness. roasted beet and arugula salad with candied walnuts and chèvre, the sweet earthiness of the beets complementing the wine's red fruit and pepper spice. This wine is duck confit with crispy, mahogany skin shattering to reveal succulent meat beneath, served with cherry reduction that mirrors the wine's fruit profile.

Cabernet Franc food pairings: grilled side ribs, bison burgers, lamb tagine, roast turkey.

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This Inniskillin Reserve Cabernet Franc 2023 was reviewed on November 22, 2025 by Natalie MacLean

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