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Fall in love with BC Cabernet Franc

Once primarily grown in Canada for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Cabernet Franc has stepped into the spotlight and is proving to be BC's "it wine".

Once primarily grown in Canada for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Cabernet Franc has stepped into the spotlight and is proving to be BC's "it wine". Often described as the feminine side of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc is elegant and subtle versus big and bold. Easy to drink, Cabernet Franc is an excellent pairing with almost any cuisine. These seductive BC wines will have you falling in love with Cabernet Franc.


CabFranc11 Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

Recognized as one of Canada's top producers of Cabernet Franc, Tinhorn Creek located on the famed Golden Mile Bench celebrated their first vintage in 1996. Their 2013 Cabernet Franc, now available, just took home Best Cabernet Franc at the 2016 BC Best of Varietal Awards. Outstanding value.


Tinhorn Creek 2013 Cabernet Franc. $21.99

"The nose has blackberries and licorice up front, softens to yield stewed cherries and a touch of orange peel. It has layers of red fruit and spice with typical Okanagan bright acidity that gives it plenty of life and length. Finish is persistent with a warm cherry and vanilla flavour and supple tannins."


fort_berens_cabernet_franc Fort Berens Estate Winery

Lillooet's first winery, Fort Berens opened their state of the art new winery building and tasting room in 2014 and have already achieved recognition as one of BC's new cult wineries. Many of BC's top restaurants including Whistler's Araxi restaurant have selected Fort Berens for their exclusive wine lists. Their 2013 Cabernet Franc took home a Gold Medal at the 2015 Riverside International Wine Competition as well as another Gold Medal at the 2015 Los Angeles International Wine Competition. An outstanding wine.


Fort Berens 2013 Cabernet Franc. $24.99

"Deep ruby in colour with aromas of coconut, campfire, and peppercorn; full-bodied and good tannins."


pentage Pentâge Winery

Flying beneath the radar, Pentâge Winery which was founded in 1996 is possibly one of the Okanagan's best wineries that you have never heard off. This is about to change especially with the completion of their spectacular 5000 square foot natural rock cellar located at their winery in Okanagan Falls. Their wines have an extremely loyal following including Globe and Mail wine critic, Beppi Crosariol, who acknowledged Pentâge's Cabernet Franc "as possibly my consistent favorite among Canadian Cabernet Francs."


Pentâge Winery 2012 Cabernet Franc. $27.00

"Aromas of ripe red fruit, cherry, plum and raspberry jam. Medium to full body, red fruit follows on the palate with ripe cherry and leather. Tannins are young and offer great structure with bright acidity."


clone_wine_77431 Time Estate Winery

One of BC Wine's pioneers, the legendary Harry McWatters has been recognized with a Diamond Jubilee Medal of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions spanning over forty years to Canada's wine industry. A labour of love, Time Estate's 2014 Cabernet Franc is one of the last vintages to come exclusively from Harry's legendary Sundial vineyard. For BC Wine lovers, this is a collector's bottle.


Time Estate 2014 Cabernet Franc. $19.99

"The palate is lush and rich, with a lengthy finish. Firm yet approachable tannis makes this an age-worthy wine.



res-cab-franc Hester Creek Estate Winery

Winemaker, Robert Summers, since his arrival at Hester Creek in 2006 has helped make Cabernet Franc a BC star as a single varietal. In 2010, their Reserve Cabernet Franc took home the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in British Columbia and confirmed this varietal as one of Hester Creek’s flagship wines. While sold-out at the winery, the Reserve Cabernet Franc 2012 can still be found at select BC Liqour Stores.


Hester Creek Cabernet Franc Reserve Block 3 2012. $26.49

"Complex aromas of cherry, raspberry and toasty vanilla, followed by vibrant flavours of cherry and bramble fruits with a lingering finish of spice and chocolate. It has weight and intensity that will allow it to age for several years."



bottleshot-website-cabfrancm Poplar Grove Winery.

Located on the famed Naramata Bench, Poplar Grove released their first vintage of Cabenet Franc in 1995 to critical acclaim. With numerous awards and accolades including the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in British Columbia, Cabernet Franc has become one of Poplar's Grove signature wines. The only way to get their Cabernet Franc into your cellar is by joining their wine club.


Poplar Grove Munson Cabernet Franc. $35.91

"Deep ruby red with immediate aromas of cherry and spice. Rich red currant, plum chocolate flavours marry with hints of cardamom, clove and vanilla on the finish. A full--bodied mouth feel with ripe tannins and balanced acidity."