Most definitely, without even a hint of a doubt this is the best Cabernet Franc I’ve tried (so far) from the 2010 vintage – it truly is the perfect expression of Niagara Franc, and reaffirms my belief in Cabernet Franc as Ontario red grape. Smells of cigar box and smoked raspberry greet the nose, while on the palate you’ll find cigar-tobacco with smoky blackberry and raspberry … might sound rather simple but some of the best wines don’t strive to over-achieve, they just are what they are … and this one has such a beautiful elegance to it. The 25.6 brix at which these grapes were picked gave 14.5% alcohol then the wine was aged 18 months in French oak and only 332 cases have been produced, so best you high-tail it to the winery sooner than later cause this wine is destined to move fast. As for the name, it refers to the soil in which these particular grapes were grown. Price: $40.00 – Rating: *****