Lakeview Cabernet Franc 2020 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Lakeview's Cabernet Franc from Niagara Peninsula is an elegant, medium-bodied red wine offering notes of tart cherry, black plum, raspberry, and dried thyme. This dry wine displays smooth tannins and vibrant acidity that will continue to develop over the next six years. Serve it at room temperature with herb-roasted veal chops as the wine's refined texture complements the tender meat, or pair it with portobello mushroom burgers with aged cheddar where the wine's savory character enhances the earthy flavors. Winemaker Eddy Gurinskas crafts this complex Cabernet Franc showcasing Niagara's signature cool-climate elegance, with aromatic intensity and mineral notes that reflect the region's distinctive terroir. Lakeview Cellars has been family-owned since 1991 and is committed to producing terroir-driven wines that demonstrate the exceptional quality possible from Ontario's diverse microclimates. This aromatic, food-friendly Cabernet Franc represents excellent quality and will drink beautifully through 2032.

Cabernet Franc food pairings: gourmet burgers, veal chops, BBQ wings.

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This Lakeview Cabernet Franc 2020 was reviewed on January 24, 2026 by Natalie MacLean

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