Reif Estate Winery Reserve Cabernet Franc 2014

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There are 3 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Jon Steeves rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A tart and tannic juicy red with medium acidity, medium body and medium plus tannins. Pairs well with braised meats. Tasted decanted 2h in July 2017. 89 points.

Lynn van der Linde rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Enticing red berry and herbal aromas, with undertones of black pepper that carry through to a lengthy peppery finish, and a hit of juicy berries mid-palate. Balanced acidity and tannins makes this a very versatile option for a variety of foods, but particularly good with lamb or roast beef.
Tasted May 2017.

Pamela Chiles rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A really honest Cab Franc with a lovely nose of fresh red berry-cherry-raspberry and raspberry leaf and a fleeting floral note. Leather, cranberry, a hint of smoke and tobacco leaf and herbaceous-savoury flavours and refreshing acidity on the palate. Silky but assertive tannins round out the package. Quite enjoyable. Try it with grilled tenderloin and sour cherry reduction.

Natalie's Review

Reif Estate Winery Reserve Cabernet Franc 2014, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: The Reif Estate Cabernet Franc Reserve from the 2014 vintage is a robust and layered red wine. Black cherry, dark plum and smoke on the nose and palate. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2021. 419531 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. July 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

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