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Pentâge Cabernet Franc Reserve Appassimento Style 2013
Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaI can’t say I’m a fan of the process of“appassimento” outside of the Valpolicella region in Italy, and even there global warming may be rendering it unnecessary. That said, the process of partially drying the grapes has done here in BC what you would expect: concentrated sugars and increased alcohol and/or residual sugar. On the upside, it has given the wine much more complexity on the nose. Plums and raisins are the dominant bouquet and they sit on the palate with a touch of milk chocolate. If you like your red wine sweet this is it, and it’s well made. Best with cheese and chocolate.Tasted: 08 November 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $34.90 | 500ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Grape: Cabernet Franc
