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WTN: Wasn't a fluke

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WTN: Wasn't a fluke

by Jenise » Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:41 pm

Yesterday we had this delightful Cab Franc:

2019 Adega on 45th Cabernet Franc Okanagan Valley
A lighter style of cab franc that suits me just fine--closer to Loire Cab Franc than typical North American. Bright, complex and fantastic QPR at $22 Canadian.

I entered the above into CT without revisiting the tasting note of the one previous occasion on which I had a wine from this winery (someone else's bottle). I just now looked it up. Turns out that one was a '17 with about the same amount of bottle age, and my notes were almost identical. In particular:

2017 Adega on 45th Cabernet Franc Okanagan Valley
...Complex and bright, very Loire-ish. Restrained and European, a food wine that came alive when the steaks were served.

Now I know--it really IS the house style.
My wine shopping and I have never had a problem. Just a perpetual race between the bankruptcy court and Hell.--Rogov
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Re: WTN: Adega on 45th

by Bob Parsons Alberta » Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:48 pm

Had a very nice visit there last July and purchased the 2018 CF, yet to try.
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Re: WTN: Wasn't a fluke

by Jenise » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:31 pm

Bob, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
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Re: WTN: Wasn't a fluke

by Bill Spohn » Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:05 pm

Had never heard of them. Will have to drop by on our next wine trek! The approach reminds me of Quinta Ferreira (up the road from Le Vieux Pin).
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Re: WTN: Wasn't a fluke

by Jenise » Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:12 pm

Bill, definitely a wine you'd like. At that price, a perfect everyday wine and it's from the home team! Bought it at Everything Wine two days ago, also picked up a merlot just to try.
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