• Order the following Peter Franus wines by the case for home, office or restaurant delivery online from Profile Wine Group. The Cabernet Sauvignon by the case of 12 and the Proprietary Red Blend by the case of 6.
Peter Franus Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Napa Valley $67.95 14.5% alcohol
The Cab Sauv was sourced from a Howell Mountain vineyard nestled between Phelps and Heitz—it’s tony Napa terroir. The 10% Cab Franc hails from cool-ish climate Truchard Vineyard in northern Carneros. This fruit coalesced into a firmly structured wine with plenty of ripe red fruit and good moderating acidity. Red currant and red cherry race across the palate with notions of sweet vanilla and red plum. It finishes with good fruit and tang with an underpinning of fine-grained tannin. Aerate/decant two hours and pour with grilled rack of lamb. (Vic Harradine)
Peter Franus ‘Proprietary Red Blend’ 2012
Napa Valley $74.95 14.5% alcohol
This 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Cab Franc, red blend delivers an aroma and flavour profile showcasing ripe, plump fruit with style and charm. Black currant and baking spice aromas mingle with roasted herbs on the nose while a complex, medium-bodied, generously textured surge of cassis, bramble berry and baking spice coat the palate. It finishes deftly balanced with good fruit, wisps of soft-tannin and lip-smacking good. (Vic Harradine)
• Order the following wine by the case for home, restaurant or office delivery (in Ontario) from Nokhrin Wines or email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; if in the GTA phone (416) 704-8617.
La Canosa ‘Nummaria’ Rosso Piceno Superiore 2013
DOP Rosso Piceno, Italy $17.45 13.5% alcohol
This 70% Sangiovese/30% Montepulciano red blend is balanced, complex and flavourful, punching far above the price. Sandalwood, dark cherry and earthy aromas precede a luscious, complex, palate-bathing river of lively red cherry, ripe mulberry and notions of spice-infused black plum. It’s mid-full weight with creamy-smooth texture and stunning finish replaying flavours with a savoury bite—deftly balanced, fruity and lip-smacking delicious. Pour with grilled pork chops or spice/herb-rubbed, roast chicken. (Vic Harradine)
La Canosa ‘Musé’ Rosso 2012
IGP Marche $18.95 14.5% alcohol
Aromas of ripe, dark berry fruit, pipe tobacco and baking spice introduce a satin-textured wash of black currant and juicy, black Bing cherry interwoven with cola, sweet vanilla and black licorice along with wisps of soft, fine-grained tannin. This is 100% Montepulciano, medium-full bodied with excellent structure, depth and balance. It finishes lengthy and luxurious with a replay of palate flavours along with hints of red currant and mineral notes—aerate/decant for a couple of hours before serving. This is excellent value. (Vic Harradine)
La Canosa ‘Nullius’ Rosso 2012
IGP Marche $1995 14.5% alcohol
This 100% Sangiovese will make you forget most others you’ve tasted, especially if aerated/decanted three hours before pouring—it’s balanced with depth, complexity and great structure. Briary berry and red currant mingle with roasted herbs and piquant spice on the palate with wonderful moderating acidity appearing on the back palate and aftertaste. It finishes lengthy and lively, with each sip as good or better than the previous. The price-quality balance tips well in your favour. (Vic Harradine)