Lighthall 2020 Cabernet Franc (Ontario Wine)

It's Cabernet Franc from Prince Edward County, 

and it is really good Cabernet Franc from the County

Lighthall Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Franc

 

... WRITTEN REVIEW ...

This Cabernet Franc was made in a similar fashion to Lighthall’s 2020 Merlot: 12 months in 75% new oak, but it took very differently to its temporary wooden home. The fruit proves to be dark fruit in nature and also has tobacco and smoke with some bittersweet chocolate on the finish. There's also some pretty hearty tannins, but the fruit is still very much present, some sips later and it feels like it’s just taking a nap in the background. Give this one three to five years to settle down, then pop the cork and enjoy.  (****+)

Lighthall Vineyards 2020 Merlot (Ontario Wine)

Ontario Merlot may not be your cup of ... 

well, I think you'll change your mind after your second sip of this : 

Lighthall Vineyards 2020 Merlot

 

>>> WRITTEN REVIEW <<<

Probably would not expect a Merlot that sat in 75% new oak to be this fruit-driven, especially from Prince Edward County- but Holy Moses, would you be wrong to underestimate this one. Fruit hit 24.9 bricks in the South Bay Vineyard, now owned by Lighthall, and achieved an intense ripeness, then aged in cognac-style barrels with a high toast. The result is a rich and black-fruited wine with loads of cassis and blackberry. There's a slight smoky note that adds another layer. Never have I had a Merlot like this from Prince Edward County, proving once again that 2020 was a very special year. (**** ½)