Product Description: 100% Cabernet Franc — macerated and fermented on the skins for 30 days, aged 18 months in French oak, blended in stainless steel just before bottling. Unfined and unfiltered. Built to age.
Tasting Notes: Rich aromas of black cherry, fig, clove, and chocolate, with a hint of anise and peppercorn. On the palate, soft, rich, slightly warm, with a long black cherry finish.
Winemaker's Notes: Cabernet Franc is a variety we have made off and on for years. We macerated and fermented this wine on its skins for 30 days, then racked it into French oak barrels where it aged for 18 months. Blended in a stainless steel tank shortly before bottling. Unfined and unfiltered. Will age very well.
Technical Details:
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Appellation: Niagara Peninsula (Non-VQA)
- Alcohol: 13.1%
- Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/L
- SO2 @ Bottling: 23 mg/L
- Vintage: 2022
- Production: 200 cases
Food Pairing Suggestions:
- Grilled or braised beef, pork, and lamb
- Rich hearty stews with game meats and wild mushrooms
- Strong cheeses — blue, aged cheddar, gouda
- Dark chocolate desserts with high cocoa content
Serving Suggestions: Best served at room temperature, 18–20°C, in a big bowl glass. Let it breathe 15–20 minutes after opening, or decant if you have time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I serve Cabernet Franc?
Room temperature, 18–20°C. Big bowl glass. A more structured red — let it breathe for 15–20 minutes after opening, or decant if you have time.
What food pairs well with Cabernet Franc?
Grilled or braised meats (beef, pork, lamb), rich hearty stews with game meats or wild mushrooms, strong cheeses (blue, aged cheddar, gouda), dark chocolate desserts. Cab Franc handles bold flavours well.
Is the Cabernet Franc vegan?
Yes, vegan. 13.1% ABV — fuller-bodied. 100% Cabernet Franc, 2022 vintage. Macerated 30 days, aged 18 months in French oak. 3 g/L residual sugar. Non-VQA.
How long will Cabernet Franc keep after opening?
Screw cap — re-cap tight. 3–5 days. The structure helps it hold up; sometimes even better on day two.
Where can I buy Cabernet Franc?
Direct at the winery, online at traynorvineyard.com (Ontario only), or at select restaurants. Not currently at the LCBO.
