I make no bones or beefs about my love of Cabernet Franc and this Andrew Peller Signature Franc from the hot 2010 vintage makes no beefs or bones about being a really good example of Cabernet Franc. The nose is pretty closed off at the moment, releasing only tobacco and raspberry aromas. The palate seems a little more giving with hints of chocolate amongst raspberry fruit and cigar-box-tobacco notes – mid-palate there’s also a little chewy element … it seems smooth and easy going at first but there is some tannin bite to the finish. This is a wine that’s age 10+ years with ease. Price: $40.00 – Rating: ****+