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Video Review : Hinterbrook 2017 Cabernet Franc (Limited Release)

16 May 2023

Michael Pinkus Wine Review presents,

 

An Ontario Wine Video Review
with the Grape Guy, Michael Pinkus, check it out

Today's wine:

Hinterbrook
2017 Cabernet Franc
(Limited Release)

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THE WRITTEN REVIEW ...

This isn't the usual blank label, on-descript wine from Hinterbrook - this one has Cabernet Franc scrawled across the front, in what looks like the handwriting of someone using a fountain pen and being chased by a bear. This is from their reserve series, but it does not proclaim it's reserve status anywhere on the bottle – it’s just the price that that tells us the winery believes this is something special. 100% French oak, 75% new, bottled unfiltered and resting in oak for a whopping 34 months. There's lots of hidden dark fruit that weaves its way between tobacco, cigar box, cinnamon and there’s even a lovely layer of spiced raspberry on the finish. Not much of this wine was made: 966 bottles, and each is numbered; get it while it's around.  (****+)

 

Video Review : Banfi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino - Vigna Marrucheto (Italy)

03 May 2023

 

The Wine Review Video
with the Grape Guy, Michael Pinkus

Today's wine:

Castello Banfi
2017 Brunello di Montalcino
Vigna Marrucheto

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The Written Review ...

If at first you succeed, try and replicate what you did - not exactly the old saying, but this “new version” is exactly what should and did happen with Vigna Marucheto ... But this time with even better results. The nose is identical to the 2016 offering with its cherry, kirsch, dried cherry notes, but the palate is richer and fruitier, and the acidity hides behind some pretty robust tannins. This is a delightful version of a single vineyard wine and shows why they decided to make wine from this specific plot.  (****+)

 

 

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