Report from ... Throw Down: Pinot Noir vs Cabernet Franc - August 1, 2015

This was the dinner where we pitted Pinot Noir versus Cabernet Franc in the first ever Ontario Wine Challenge Throw Down held at Wellington Court in St. Catharines - below are the courses that were served and the wines that accompanied them - may the best wine win ...

First Course: 

Cave Spring Cellars 2012 Pinot Noir, Estate
vs
Cave Spring Cellars 2012 Cabernet Franc, Estate

Carpaccio
charred squid + sour apricot salad

Second Course:

Flat Rock Cellars 2012 Gravity Pinot Noir
vs
Vineland Estates 2012 Cabernet Franc Reserve

Roasted Pork Shoulder
tiny tomato salad, tomato vinaigrette

Third Course:

Lailey Vineyard 2009 Old Vines Pinot Noir
vs
Lailey Vineyard 2013 Cabernet Franc

Duck Confit
mushroom mozzarella arancini

Fourth Course:

Rosewood Estates 2012 Select Pinot Noirvs
Rosewood Estates 2013 Origin Cabernet Franc

Leg of Ontario Lamb
spiced cherry, vegetable salad

Fifth (and final) Course:

Coyote's Run 2010 Rare Vintage Pinot Noir
vs
Coyote's Run 2012 Rare Vintage Cabernet Franc

Open Cheese Table
Niagara Gold, Reblouchon, and Tiger Blue

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