Pretty, fresh, character.
Without doubt, Michael Bartier is one of British Columbia's most talented and humble winemakers. He makes honest wines and trusts the site and the fruit to dictate the wine. This Cab Franc (with 8% Merlot) comes from fruit grown on the Black Sage gravel bar in the estate Cerqueira Vineyard and it was aged 14 months in neutral French oak.
Currents and cherry aromas are layered with dried violets, brown spices, tealeaf and leather with hints of vanilla and fresh earth. It has lovely freshness and classic Cabernet Franc character with flavours that mimic the nose. Earthy and honest it has woven polished tannins.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 24th, 2023