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I enjoyed the Vasanti Cabernet Franc last week, taking advantage of the stormy weather to pair this wine with comfort food. I was not disappointed. If this is what the winter has in store I’m all in. A wine that stands up to both the old standards and dishes with more flair should be on your must try list.
Don’t get me wrong this is such a delicious and versatile wine it’s ideal year round, not just for chilly nights. Think hearty soups or Roast Beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding or summer evenings with BBQ short ribs. That’s another pairing I’m anxious to try one of the Vasanti wines with – Beef Short Ribs, but that’s for a day in the not too distant future, today I’m focusing on this young, but totally drinkable now, wine you really must try, Vasanti Cabernet Franc.
2021 Cabernet Franc
Okanagan Valley BC VQA
Our Cabernet Franc is grown in our East Bench Osoyoos, B.C. vineyard. Blessed with unfiltered sunshine from dawn till dusk and cooled by the nearby lake at night, this unique combination of sandy soils and granite produces a premium Cabernet Franc.
Tasting notes:
Nose: Blackberries, Currants, Raspberry, Dark Cherry, Spice & Violets.
Palate: Dark Cherry, Blackberry, Chocolate, Vanilla, Spice
Body: Medium to High
Sweetness: Dry
Tannins: Medium & Silky
Acidity: High
Finish: Very Long
Serving Recommendations:
Serving Temperature: 16-18C / 60-64F
Decanting Time: 30-60 minutes
Serving Glass: Universal
Cellar Recommendation: 0 to 5 years
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
- 100% of these grapes come from the East Bench block at Monarch Vineyards in Osoyoos, B.C.
- Deep sand runs throughout, encouraging plant stress, while the lake helps balance the nighttime temperatures. Granite is intermingled with the sand, adding mineral depth.
- Perfect for cultivating high-quality Cabernet Franc grapes.
This is a young, but bold, wine. For those too impatient to cellar this fine wine I say go for it! You will not be disappointed. Rich aromas of ripe berries mingle with leather and tobacco scents. There is nothing subtle here this is a wine to savour with substantial dishes to bring the deep flavour tones to the fore.
I could not have picked a better wine to go with the dish. Again, a dish featusing seasonal squash. A bit different than you might expect seeing this wine is just made to pair with something more hearty, like a French onion soup. But the Cabernet Franc was so right with the sweet, caramelized squash, the tangy fresh Basil leaves and the aged Parmesan cheese topping.
The ripe fruit on the nose was followed by a rewardingly delicious richness on the palate. Velvetly smooth with very light tannins. I loved the hints of black pepper that lingered in the mouth, enveloped superbly in a finish of spice.
$39.99 available online and at the winery
Recipe courtesy of @mariascucina
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This is the third Vasanti wine I have had the pleasure of reviewing. You can read my reviews of the Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé and the Vasanti Chardonnay here.
Wine notes courtesy of the winery. My notes (in bold italics). Images: MyVanCity.ca I received complimentary wine to facilitate this features. All opinions are my own.
