Winery Upper BenchMerlot - Cabernet Franc
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Upper Bench in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet Franc
The Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Upper Bench matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, salty crumble with courgettes, goat cheese and bacon or magret with pepper.
Details and technical informations about Winery Upper Bench's Merlot - Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot - Cabernet Franc from Winery Upper Bench are 2016, 0, 2018
Informations about the Winery Upper Bench
The Winery Upper Bench is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Okanagan Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Okanagan Valley
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
The wine region of British Columbia
Canada's west-coast benchmark, wine heartland in the Okanagan Valley. Semi-desert continental climate, marked temperature swings: signature Pinot Gris (pear, honey, spice, round palate), fresh, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), precise Chardonnay and taut Riesling in the north. Hot south for dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot and peppery Syrah. Also exceptional Icewine (Vidal, Riesling).
The word of the wine: Sulphating
Treatment, formerly practiced with copper sulfate, applied to the vine to prevent cryptogamic diseases.
