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| Wine Name: |
2007 Cabernet Franc *NEW* (VG+,VG) |
| Vintage: |
2007 |
| Wine Type: |
red, medium-bodied |
| VQA Appellation: |
Niagara Peninsula |
| Bottle Size: |
750ml |
| Winery: |
Calamus Estate Winery |
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| Sweetness: |
0 |
| Expert Rating: |
DL-VG |
| Expert Rating: |
TA-VG+ |
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| Winery Food Recommendation: |
| Food Pairing:Rare to med grilled red meats, beef, lamb or chocolate deserts
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| Description |
Bottling Date: May 22, 2009
Release Date: Sept 2007
Age of Vines: Planted 2002
Varietal/Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc
Harvest: October, 2007
Vinification: 16 months French and American Oak
Alcohol Content: 12.8%
Sugar Content: 3.6 g/l (0)
Tasting Notes:
Colour Deep ruby
Aroma: Black cherry, herbs and spices
Palate: Toasty cherry, mocha, with ripe berry finish
Serving Temperature:Room temperature
Cellaring: 5 – 7 years
Notable reviews:Michael Pinkus, Ontario wine Review
Vic Harradine
Zoltan Szabo 4 + stars
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| Reviews of this wine: |
| 2007 Cabernet Franc |
| submitted by: David Lawrason |
This is a fairly supple, juicy cab franc with very floral peony, raspberry fruit, plus a bit of green, carotene. It’s medium bodied, quite green and tart, on the palate.
(DL 10/09) |
| 2007 Cabernet Franc |
| submitted by: Tony Aspler |
Colour: ruby-purple
Nose: cedar, oak, plum, red berries
Taste: firm structure, sweet blueberry and cranberry flavours; well structured. Hold 1 - 2 years
Drinkability: Hold (Short Term)
(TA 07/09)
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