🍷🎤 Wine of the Week

March 16 to 22

🍷 Name of the wine: 2022 Cabernet Franc, Fifty Mission Cab

🍇 Grape Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc

🌍 Region: Beamsville Bench, Ontario

🍷 Vintage: 2022

🪨 Terroir: Limestone-rich bench soils with mineral lift and structure

🍇 Winemaker: Niagara focused craftsmanship with a clear sense of place

👃 Nose: Red berry fruit, cracked pepper, dried herbs, and subtle floral lift

👄 Palate: Fresh cherry, raspberry, light savoury spice, and balanced acidity

✨ Finish: Clean, smooth, and lightly earthy with a lingering pepper note

🧱 Structure: Medium-bodied with elegant tannin and freshness

🍷 Alcohol: 14%

💵 Price Range: Approximately CA$30 to CA$40

🎶 Music Pairing: DEEP Dive into SOUL Resonance

This Cabernet Franc has enough lift, grace, and quiet confidence to sit beautifully beside Soul music. It does not shout. It speaks with feeling, texture, and presence, which is exactly what this week’s show is all about.