Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (Crew)
Harrow, Ontario, Canada
Lake Erie North Shore
VQA
13.8% abv
$17.80 from the winery (Canadian $)
Appearance: bright ruby body with a big ruby-red edge
Aroma: berries with a touch of light spice, the bouquet is light overall
Flavors: red berries that remind me of currant, cranberry, and a hint of raspberry; sweet cherry, mulberry, and a touch of brown spice box.
Mouthfeel: touch of acidity, a tart note from the cranberry like flavor; soft feel overall, a bit of a watery edge.
To the Point: an okay to decent Cab Franc. The bouquet and mouthfeel seem to be on the weak side for a Franc wine. The flavors are tasty but, the watery edge takes way from this. For under 20 bucks it’s worth a bottle purchase.
