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Vineland Estates Winery Cabernet Franc 2020 Wine Review

Vineland Estates Winery Cabernet Franc 2020

Vineland Estates Winery Cabernet Franc 2020

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score: 93/100

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Price: $15.95

Drink: 2023-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Vineland Estates Winery

Agent: Vineland Estate Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Cabernet Franc has become something of an Ontario calling card, and Vineland Estates farms it on the Beamsville Bench's limestone-rich soil. Black olive shows up first, clove and warm cedar filling in behind it. Firm tannins give the wine real structure, built to stand up to serious food. This is Ontario red with genuine backbone and depth. Serve it with grilled sausages or a wedge of aged cheddar.

Cabernet Franc food pairings: Roast duck with cherry reduction, lamb chops with herbs, aged cheddar with quince, mushroom and lentil flatbread.

Natalie MacLean reviewed this Vineland Estates Winery Cabernet Franc 2020 for the release of October 14, 2023.

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