These are probably my last two BC red wines for me to taste in 2023. The wines come from the Church & State Wines. I have their Church & State Wines Cabernet Franc 2019 and Syrah 2019. While the winery started on Vancouver Island, they do make wines from Okanagan-sourced grapes as well. The Cabernet Franc comes from the terraces of the Black Sage Bench, West Bench of North Osoyoos, and East Oliver. The Syrah comes from the first and third terraces of the Black Sage Bench, and Oliver. Both are fairly limited-production wines. Let me tell you about them.
My Wine Tasting Notes Church & State Wines Cabernet Franc 2019 (BC $37.38)
From the winery, “Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tank for 20 days then ageing in French oak barrels for 12 months.” 1000 cases were produced.
Appearance: A deep, dull garnet colour in the glass. Tears on the glass with swirling.
Nose: Medium-minus intensity aromas of black fruit, black plum and touches of capsicum, oak, and candied cherries. Lighter aromas after decanting with the addition of cinnamon.
Palate: Dry with a round, soft, smooth, thicker mouthfeel. This wine has medium-intensity tannins and acidity. Restrained black fruit flavours plus touches of plum, black cherry, dark chocolate, and oak flavours. A hint of capsicum, nutmeg, and floral, and slightly less mouth-filling with decanting. Medium-plus stronger tannins.
Finish: A medium-plus length finishing with medium-plus chalky tannins. Juicy blackberries, cherries, and black fruit flavours. A little stronger tannins after decanting.
You get stronger tannins
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