Cabernet Franc - Smith Vineyard "Cab Ride"
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Region: VQA Niagara Lakeshore
Country: Canada
Vintage: 2016
Alcohol: 14.0%
Acidity: 5.2
Bottle size: 750 mL
Flying by with a load of Cabernet Franc (rather poetic) on the crush pad, Brian called to me “Muhammad Ali vs George Chuvalo”. I got it, and my mind went back to the epic Maple Leaf Gardens battle in 1966. “Brute strength and elegance”, he smiled as raced by once more. The Smith Vineyard delivers both essential forces displaying a flurry of mixed berry punches and jabs of current. The frame is solid and yet graceful, as it effortlessly bends and sways to allow for a satisfying fruit performance. So much time and effort has gone into the fleeting moment of enjoyment.
Oh, the sweet science.
Winemaker: Brian Schmidt
Winemaking notes: Clone 214
- Retail: $35.00
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