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Smokie Ridge Vineyard Sabrevois Frontenac Noir Cabernet De Montage 2011 Wine Review

Smokie Ridge Vineyard Sabrevois Frontenac Noir Cabernet De Montage 2011

Smokie Ridge Vineyard Sabrevois Frontenac Noir Cabernet De Montage 2011

Mountain, Eastern Ontario, Canada

Community Score:85/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $15.95

Drink: 2014-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.1%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Smokie Ridge Vineyard

Natalie's Score: 85/100

A full-bodied red wine blend of three unique hybrid grapes that grow well the cool climate of the Ottawa region in eastern Ontario. Aromas and flavours of wild blueberries and blackberries, with tangy, mouth-watering acidity. Pair this wine with a rare, juicy steak and fried onions.

Sabrevois Frontenac Noir Cabernet De Montage food pairings: bacon, caramelized onions, mushroom dishes.

This Smokie Ridge Vineyard Sabrevois Frontenac Noir Cabernet De Montage 2011 was reviewed on July 5, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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With their unique cascading foliage, the Sabrevois vines are the most beautiful in our vineyard, and their grapes explode with sweetness when you bite into them. Blending them with our Frontenac Noir produces this deep ruby wine with aromas of rich blackcurrant, dark cherry and cinnamon. It’s dry at first has a long fruit finish and pleasant acidity. This blend compliments the striking characteristics of both grapes delivering a wine that pairs beautifully with rich flavours like bacon, caramelized onions and mushrooms. We’re proud to add this vintage to our vineyard’s legacy and we hope you enjoy drinking it, as much as we enjoyed growing and making it.

Source: Winery (Smokie Ridge Vineyard)

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