Who says only the good Franc is made in Niagara, this one winery makes its home in Hockley Valley, granted the fruit comes from Niagara; but this 5-barrel selection is aged 16 months in French oak (33% new) with only 188 cases produced: smoky raspberry leads things off with black cherry, tobacco, hints of cranberry, some vanilla and big tannins on the finish; needs 2-3 years to mellow, but it also has a decade ahead of it.
Price: $49.00 – Rating: ****