2021 Cabernet Franc
WINE SPECS
100% Cabernet Franc
TASTING NOTES
Complex and savory, the nose offers prominent notes of Italian herbs, olives and cooked green peppers which blend harmoniously with the dark and red fruits and a touch of cedar. The smooth tannins complement the rich red fruit and herbaceous notes on the palate.
"The wine begins with aromas of herbs, spice and dark cherry. On the palate, there are the classic brambly flavours of this varietal. The tannins still have a bit of grip. This wine will age superbly." - John Schreiner
Awards for past vintages:
2020 Cabernet Franc - 92 Points, Gismondi on Wine & John Schreiner
2019 Cabernet Franc - Gold Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2023
2019 Cabernet Franc - 93 Points, John Schreiner
2019 Cabernet Franc - 92 Points, Anthony Gismondi
2018 Cabernet Franc - Top 10 Canadian Cabernet Francs, WineAlign's Guide to Canada's Best Wines 2020
2017 Cabernet Franc - 93 Points John Szabo, MS & David Lawrason, WineAlign Canada 2020
2016 Cabernet Franc – Silver Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2019
2015 Cabernet Franc – Gold Medal, BC Lieutenant Governors Awards 2018
2015 Cabernet Franc – Gold Medal, InterVin International Wine Awards 2018/2019
2015 Cabernet Franc – Silver Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2018
2014 Cabernet Franc – Gold Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2018
2014 Cabernet Franc – Gold Medal, InterVin International Wine Awards 2018/2019
Media for past vintages:
Bordeaux Sommelier names Painted Rock's 2015 Cabernet Franc as one of his favourite wines in Le Monde.
Decanter Top 10 Canadian Wine Recommendations includes Painted Rock 2014 Cabernet Franc (92 Points) (July 2017 Edition).
B.C. Wine of the Week: Vancouver Sun: Painted Rock 2014 Cabernet Franc.
WINEMAKING
Fruit was hand-picked from our single 3.01 acre vineyard block on November 15, 2021 and berry sorted. Fruit was broken into small batches, cold soaked on the skins for four days and fermented for an additional 21 days on the skins in tank with twice daily pump overs. The batches were then barrel aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak and blended prior to bottling. Unfiltered.
| Titratable Acidity: | 6.1 g/l |
| Residual Sugar: | 2.1 g/l |
| PH: | 3.96 |
| Alcohol: | 14.8% |
2021 VINTAGE
It was a hot summer that was punctuated by a heat dome which settled on the Okanagan Valley from the end of June through early July. The combination of high heat and low rainfall contributed to another year of lower than anticipated yield but excellent quality fruit. Despite the heat during the days, we benefited from our usual cooler evening temperatures which kept the acidity bright and the resulting wines incredibly balanced.
