13th Street Essence Cabernet Franc 2018
The Essence line of wines are winemaker JP Colas’ expression of vineyard and vintage. The 2018 Essence Cabernet Franc is a selection of the top barrels of French oak from their June’s Vineyard in Creek Shores. Inky purple, with dense and brooding aromas of black raspberry jam, charry oak, toast and mineral. On the palate it is tightly wound with loads of ripe tannins and juicy acidity with complex notes of black fruit starting to show themselves. The finish is long with lingering acidity and tannin.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Niagara Peninsula |
| Producer | 13th Street Winery |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Color | Red Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Cabernet Franc |
The Essence line of wines are winemaker JP Colas’ expression of vineyard and vintage. The 2018 Essence Cabernet Franc is a selection of the top barrels of French oak from their June’s Vineyard in Creek Shores. Inky purple, with dense and brooding aromas of black raspberry jam, charry oak, toast and mineral. On the palate it is tightly wound with loads of ripe tannins and juicy acidity with complex notes of black fruit starting to show themselves. The finish is long with lingering acidity and tannin.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Niagara Peninsula |
| Producer | 13th Street Winery |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Color | Red Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Cabernet Franc |
| Closure | Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Product Code | A003R01218 |
| UPC | 895770200077 |
| Inventory | In Stock (18) |
Tasting notes
2018 Essence Cabernet Franc is inky purple, with dense and brooding aromas of black raspberry jam, charry oak, toast and mineral. On the palate it is tightly wound with loads of ripe tannins and juicy acidity with complex notes of black fruit starting to show themselves. The finish is long with lingering acidity and tannins.
Pairing
Serve along roasted red meats and wild game.
Cellaring
Built for long term ageing, if opening in its youth, decant for a few hours.
Appellation
VQA Creek Shores
Vintage Notes
The winter of 2017/2018 was again mild, with an especially warm February, but a cool April with some snow and ice pushed bud-burst back for an average start to the growing season. Once the summer finally started it was hot and humid, with prolonged periods of extreme heat. Luckily rain started in September, perfect to refresh grapes destined for early picking such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay for sparkling and Pinot Gris and Chardonnay for whites. Unfortunately, the rain did not stop and there was some pressure to pick late ripening whites and early ripening reds before disease set in. Gamay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Merlot had to be sorted in the vineyard and again on sorting tables in the winery to ensure only pristine bunches were kept. The rain finally subsided in late October so late-ripening varieties such as Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon were harvested in pristine condition. Overall yields were low with intense ripeness in most varieties. Early picked whites are crisp and full of flavour while later picked reds are full-bodied with ripe tannins. Wines will be drinking well on release or can cellar for the medium term.
Vinification
A selection of the top barrels of French oak from June’s Vineyard in Creek Shores. The fruit was harvest by hand in late October and was then crushed and destemmed prior to being transferred to stainless steel tanks for a cold soak and fermentation. Following fermentation the wine was transferred to French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and aging of 18 months. The final blend was comprised of approximately 25% new and 75% seasoned oak. The wine was lightly fined and filtered prior to bottling in July 2020
Production Amount
2400Producer Description
Discover 13th Street Winery
Originally started by four amateur winemaker friends the winery was purchased in 2008 by the current owners: John & June Mann and Doug & Karen Whitty. Both families have deep roots in the Niagara community.
13th Street Winery evolved from a desire to create exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of Niagara, while also providing a place for guests to congregate and escape; to relax and discover; and to experience and learn. Owners, partners, and friends Doug and Karen Whitty and John and June Mann share a common love of wine, food, art, and a genuine heart for hospitality. It was this shared appreciation that brought them together and inspired the vision for 13th Street Winery.
Both families have established roots in Niagara and a strong commitment to the community. Doug Whitty is the third generation to be operating the family farm in St. Catharines, which was originally established in 1908. John Mann has been involved in farming for over 30 years, while also building a very successful automotive dealership network in St. Catharines and the surrounding areas.
Winemaker l Jean-Pierre Colas
Jean-Pierre Colas is one of the most talented French trained winemakers in the business. His winemaking philosophy is quite simple.
He believes that great wines come from the best grapes grown in the best vineyards, whereas winemaking techniques are only utilized to supplement and capture the very essence of the grapes’ provenance and character. With this philosophy in mind, JP excels at crafting high-quality red wines paramount to the Niagara peninsula: Gamay Noir, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Pinot Noir. Likewise, JP guides the production of exceptional white wines, including world class Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer.
In his home country of France, JP worked at the notable Chablis house, Domaine Laroche, where he produced Wine Spectator Magazine’s 1998 White Wine of the Year, an award he received for his Domaine Laroche Grand Cru Les Clos 1996. Also in 1998, Jean-Pierre was awarded the Best Wine in the Wine Enthusiast, Grand Cru Chablis Blanchots “Reserve de l’obedience” 1996 (99 pts).
Between France and his current residency at 13th Street, Jean-Pierre travelled and worked extensively around the world, including Carmen Vineyards in Chile, Bodegas Chandon in Argentina, and Oyster Bay Winery in New Zealand. He has studied and worked under a number of exceptional winemakers including Michel Givors in Morgon, Beaujolais and Gilbert Picq, and Michel Laroche in Chablis, Burgundy.
In 2018, Jean-Pierre received White Wine of the Year and a Gold Medal for Premier Cuvée 2012 at the 2018 Ontario Wine Awards.
Vineyards
13th Street is Sustainable Winemaking Ontario Certified Each vintage. 100% of the wines produced by 13th Street Winery are made from fruit sourced exclusively in the Niagara Peninsula with 85% or more coming from their own vineyards. Their very first vines were planted at the 13th Street Vineyard in 1976. In the years since, they’ve planted Gamay Noir, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Gris and now have amassed more than 40 acres of estate vineyards in the VQA Creek Shores appellation of Niagara.
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The Essence line of wines are winemaker JP Colas’ expression of vineyard and vintage. The 2018 Essence Cabernet Franc is a selection of the top barrels of French oak from their June’s Vineyard in Creek Shores. Inky purple, with dense and brooding aromas of black raspberry jam, charry oak, toast and mineral. On the palate it is tightly wound with loads of ripe tannins and juicy acidity with complex notes of black fruit starting to show themselves. The finish is long with lingering acidity and tannin.
The Essence line of wines are winemaker JP Colas’ expression of vineyard and vintage. The 2018 Essence Cabernet Franc is a selection of the top barrels of French oak from their June’s Vineyard in Creek Shores. Inky purple, with dense and brooding aromas of black raspberry jam, charry oak, toast and mineral. On the palate it is tightly wound with loads of ripe tannins and juicy acidity with complex notes of black fruit starting to show themselves. The finish is long with lingering acidity and tannin.
The Essence line of wines are winemaker JP Colas’ expression of vineyard and vintage. The 2018 Essence Cabernet Franc is a selection of the top barrels of French oak from their June’s Vineyard in Creek Shores. Inky purple, with dense and brooding aromas of black raspberry jam, charry oak, toast and mineral. On the palate it is tightly wound with loads of ripe tannins and juicy acidity with complex notes of black fruit starting to show themselves. The finish is long with lingering acidity and tannin.
The Essence line of wines are winemaker JP Colas’ expression of vineyard and vintage. The 2018 Essence Cabernet Franc is a selection of the top barrels of French oak from their June’s Vineyard in Creek Shores. Inky purple, with dense and brooding aromas of black raspberry jam, charry oak, toast and mineral. On the palate it is tightly wound with loads of ripe tannins and juicy acidity with complex notes of black fruit starting to show themselves. The finish is long with lingering acidity and tannin.