Black Sage Vineyard
Okanagan Valley Cabernet Franc
Cocoa, blackberries, mint and tart cherry notes on the palette. Juicy cab franc. High acidity balanced with good length. A delight with steak.
Cocoa, blackberries, mint and tart cherry notes on the palette. Juicy cab franc. High acidity balanced with good length. A delight with steak.
Jun 22nd, 2019@sumacridgewine Black Sage Cab Franc. Floral. Black cherry. Fig. Cocoa dust. Silky. Shows the potential for the grape in warmer sites #wbc13
@sumacridgewine Black Sage Cab Franc. Floral. Black cherry. Fig. Cocoa dust. Silky. Shows the potential for the grape in warmer sites #wbc13
Jun 7th, 2013Medium-deep, ruby color.
Aromas of eucalyptus, green bell pepper, cassis.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, peppercorn, herbal, cinnamon. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Medium-deep, ruby color.
Aromas of eucalyptus, green bell pepper, cassis.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, peppercorn, herbal, cinnamon. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
I get dark Rd fruit from this on the nose, like blackberries, cherries and currants. On first sip, bit acidic, and punch of tannins. Cherries and blackberries come through. Not much spice notes are coming through. Feels Abit young. Underwhelming overall.
I get dark Rd fruit from this on the nose, like blackberries, cherries and currants. On first sip, bit acidic, and punch of tannins. Cherries and blackberries come through. Not much spice notes are coming through. Feels Abit young. Underwhelming overall.
Oct 24th, 2021Yum. Wow. I’m not generally a fan of Cabernet franc but this is just delicious. Nice complexity. Plums. Great with our roast beef meal.
Yum. Wow. I’m not generally a fan of Cabernet franc but this is just delicious. Nice complexity. Plums. Great with our roast beef meal.
Dec 6th, 2020Has a smoky nose. On first sip, oh boy, so much going on. It feels very balanced. Spice forward. Some vanilla, and cherry and blackberry. Not to much tannins. Like it's a good cab franc. Full bodied.
Has a smoky nose. On first sip, oh boy, so much going on. It feels very balanced. Spice forward. Some vanilla, and cherry and blackberry. Not to much tannins. Like it's a good cab franc. Full bodied.
Oct 25th, 2020A ripe example which may actually be to its detriment for those who enjoy a little more cray cray in their Cabernet Franc. That said, with its balanced red and black fruit and cocoa-y character, this wine could easily be described as elegant. It actually reminded me of the fad a few years back around "chocolate ports". Anyway, there is certainly quality here and much like any and all wines that derive from the Sumac Ridge heritage, this would definitely be a crowd pleaser.
A ripe example which may actually be to its detriment for those who enjoy a little more cray cray in their Cabernet Franc. That said, with its balanced red and black fruit and cocoa-y character, this wine could easily be described as elegant. It actually reminded me of the fad a few years back around "chocolate ports". Anyway, there is certainly quality here and much like any and all wines that derive from the Sumac Ridge heritage, this would definitely be a crowd pleaser.
Jul 29th, 2020