Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc
Château du Hureau 2022 Saumur-Champigny Tuffe
French Red
Ripe cherry, plum and licorice root open with a silky, plush feel. Alder smoke and tobacco leaf add savoury depth, while dried violet, pepper and sage bring lift and detail. Elegant and light on its feet, the palate remains composed through a firm, incense-tinged finish. Serve with roast beef, grilled mushrooms, lentils or herbed sausages.
Chateau Rousselle 2020 Cotes de Bourg
French Red
Blackcurrant and black cherry lead a ripe, creamy profile, with licorice and mint adding lift and savoury detail. The palate is generous and supple, balancing dark fruit with fresh structure rather than heavy extraction. Merlot provides roundness, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Give it a little air, then serve with roast lamb, grilled beef, mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Narrative 2019 Cabernet Franc Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Dusty red currant, tart cherry and raspberry meet dried herbs, strawberry leaf and a subtle suede note. Concrete ageing keeps the profile free of overt oak, leaving the fruit and savoury character clearly exposed. Medium-bodied with present, slightly furry tannins, it finishes dry and herbal. Pair with sausages, lentils or roast vegetables.
Château La Croix Bonnelle 2019 Saint-Émilion
French Red
Warm blackberry and red berries sit at the centre, joined by vanilla and gentle baking spice. The palate is full and composed, with ripe dark fruit carried by firm, well-developed tannins. Freshness through the mid-palate keeps the structure balanced, and the finish remains savoury and persistent rather than heavy. Serve with roast beef, lamb shoulder, lentils or aged hard cheese.
Château Calet 2019 Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
French Red
Rated 91 points and a Best Buy by Wine Enthusiast, this Merlot-led red combines ripe black fruit with a dense, smoky structure. The palate is generous and powerful, yet fresh acidity and supple tannins keep the fruit clearly defined. A savoury, dark-fruited finish gives it useful length. Serve with roast beef, duck, mushroom ragout or soft-ripened cheese.
Mulderbosch 2022 Faithful Hound
South African Red
Deep red with a purple core, this Stellenbosch red opens on bramble berry, baked rhubarb, ripe plum and liquorice, with a faint earthy, herbaceous note recalling local fynbos. The palate is full, built around sweet berry fruit and polished tannins. Fourteen months in predominantly French oak is matched to the fruit, while a smaller portion matured in tank on its lees.
Domaine des Corbillières 2024 Touraine Rosé
French Rosé
Dalem 2018 Fronsac
French Red
Deep garnet-purple, with baked blueberry, kirsch, redcurrant jelly and earthy truffle aromas. The palate is full-bodied and generous, layering black fruit with brighter red-fruit accents and a firm, velvety structure. A refreshing lift keeps the finish poised. Pair with roast lamb, braised beef, duck or aged hard cheese.
Sette Ponti 2017 Orma Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Dark fruit leads an intense bouquet, with warm spice and herbal notes bringing lift and definition. The palate is deep, rich and dense, yet soft tannins and light acidity keep the generous fruit in balance through a long, refreshing finish. A polished match for marinated beef, salami or medium-aged cheese.
Corcelettes 2017 Meritage
Canadian Red
Blackberry and fresh blueberry lead with a light violet perfume. The palate layers red and dark plum with sweet cherry and allspice, framed by balanced acidity and restrained tannins. A faint smoky note adds depth without heaviness, carrying the dark fruit through a polished, savoury and gently persistent finish.
De Toren 2019 Fusion V Stellenbosch
South African Red
Blueberry, tart black cherry and plum lead, with dark chocolate, olive and subtle tobacco adding savoury depth. Rich and full-bodied, the palate feels round and composed, combining concentrated black fruit with finely polished, silky tannins. Balanced freshness keeps the power in check before a long finish of earth, spice and dark berries.
Chateau du Hureau 2018 Saumur-Champigny Les Fevettes
French Red
Rich red-cherry in colour, with refined fruit, mulberry, dusky plum, perfumed cassis and dried violet on the nose. The palate is well balanced and seriously structured, combining red and black fruit with warm spice and savoury depth. Silky, fine-grained tannins shape the wine before a smooth, precise and very long finish.
Le Vieux Pin 2022 Petit Rouge ½
Canadian Red
Dark berries and black currant lead a juicy, expressive profile, with ripe plum, peppery spice and a gentle herbal lift. The palate is supple and balanced, carrying dark fruit over lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Savoury undertones add depth, while the fresh, polished finish keeps this approachable red versatile at the table.
Therianthropy 2022 Le Maillot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc
Canadian Red
Bright raspberry, tart cherry and crunchy pomegranate lead a light, silky red, with anise, fennel, thyme and earthy herbs bringing savoury definition. Whole-cluster carbonic fermentation emphasizes lift and immediacy, while juicy acidity keeps the fruit vivid. Fine texture carries the palate into a fresh, energetic finish that benefits from a slight chill.
Mission Hill 2016 Quatrain Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Generous and polished, with ripe blackberry, dark plum and blueberry joined by cedar, baking spice and a restrained savoury note. The palate is full and opulent but carefully balanced, bringing layered fruit, firm structure and smooth tannins into a long, composed finish. Decant for an hour and serve with braised beef, lamb or grilled mushrooms.
La Stella 2019 Fortissimo Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Bing cherry, red cherry and black cherry mingle with grilled herbs, cured tobacco and a subtle frame of warm oak. The palate is layered and savoury, with generous fruit, measured extraction and supple structure already working in harmony. Fresh acidity keeps the finish poised and inviting. Serve with osso buco, rosemary-crusted lamb or a mushroom cannelloni.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1997 Pomerol
French Red
Ripe dark fruit opens with rose, violet and sweet spice, followed by a measured note of oak. The palate is supple and composed, with mature fruit, savoury earth and tertiary complexity held in careful balance. Silky texture brings depth without heaviness, while retained vitality carries the floral, gently spiced finish.
Château Léoville Barton 2003 Saint-Julien
French Red
Blackberry, black cherry and cassis lead into liquorice, dark chocolate and sweet tobacco. The palate is full and concentrated, with firm yet integrated tannins carrying ripe fruit, leather and forest-floor complexity. Floral notes and mineral freshness keep the structure balanced through a long, focused and quietly powerful finish.
A Sunday in August Piquette Rouge 355 mL
Canadian Red
Bright red fruit and a gentle spritz give this light piquette an easy, refreshing character. Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape skins are rehydrated, then fermented with a little wine and organic honey to build flavour without heaviness. The palate is lively, layered and dry-leaning, with a clean finish. Serve ice cold with picnic snacks, charcuterie, grilled vegetables or casual summer fare.
Tawse 2020 Piquette 250 mL
Canadian Rosé
Crushed red berries, pomegranate, ruby grapefruit and cranberry shape this bright, lightly effervescent piquette. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon pomace provides the fruit base, while gin botanicals add a subtle juniper and herbal edge. The palate is dry, light and refreshing, finishing with a delicate saline note. Serve very cold with picnic fare, charcuterie, fresh cheese or grilled vegetables.
Nostalgia 2020 Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Cherry, strawberry and watermelon lead this generous rosé, with redcurrant and a light bramble note adding freshness and detail. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec and Cabernet Franc form the blend, with fruit drawn off the skins early in the saignée method. The palate is full-flavoured yet balanced, finishing clean and lively. Serve chilled with summer salads, grilled salmon or lightly spiced dishes.
A Sunday in August 2020 Piquette Rouge
Canadian Red
Fuzzy cherry candy, bramble, blackberry and flowers rise from a light, bright red with lively acidity. Rehydrated pomace from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zweigelt is macerated, blended with fermenting juice, then aged before a honey-driven secondary fermentation. The result is gently rustic, refreshing and just over seven percent alcohol. Serve chilled with charcuterie, picnic food, grilled vegetables or roast chicken.
Château Barrail Chevrol 2020 Fronsac
French Red
Merlot forms eighty percent of the blend, with Cabernet Franc accounting for the remainder. Blackcurrant, raspberry, sour cherry and cassis compote meet Bulgarian rose, roasted nut, black pepper and cocoa. The wine is round and balanced, with ripe fruit, soft tannins and a generous texture. Its Fronsac vineyards lie on clay-limestone and fossil-bearing soils in Bordeaux, France.
Free Form 2019 Cabernet Franc Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Certified-organic Cabernet Franc from Osoyoos is delicately pressed and fermented naturally in concrete, with full malolactic fermentation and extended lees contact. Pale orange colour accompanies citrus, red berries, dried lemon peel and nectarine skin. A savoury edge and saline note sit alongside a creamy texture, while bright acidity supports a dry, fruity finish. Alcohol is 12 percent.
Cantina Colli Euganei 2024 Rosso DOC
Italian Red
Ruby colour can show purple highlights, followed by intense small red and black berries. The wine is dry, full and enveloping. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Raboso Veronese form the blend. The vineyards lie within the Colli Euganei DOC on volcanic and sedimentary soils, and the grapes are harvested by hand from mid-September to mid-October.
Hester Creek 2017 Cabernet Franc Rosé
Canadian Rosé
Pink grapefruit, strawberry, cranberry and rhubarb meet cinnamon in this off-dry Cabernet Franc rosé. The palate is juicy and bright, with glycerol-lined texture, lively acidity and medium body. A two-day cold soak and gentle pressing draw its medium-pink colour, while cool stainless-steel fermentation preserves freshness. The wine comes from the Okanagan Valley and is well suited to charcuterie or blue cheese.
Cornellana XL 40 Years 2013 Red Blend Reserve
Chilean Red
Carménère forms eighty-five percent of the blend, joined by ten percent Cabernet Franc and five percent Syrah. Fermentation uses wild yeasts, and the wine matures for twelve months in French oak. The profile is full-bodied and silky, with balanced acidity. This organic red comes from Peumo in Chile's Cachapoal Valley. It suits red meat, mature cheese or game.
Monster Vineyards 2020 Red Eyed Red Blend
Canadian Red
Cedar, black peppercorn and cassis appear with cherry and blackberry. The wine is medium-bodied and has a long finish. Cabernet Franc leads the blend at fifty-five percent, joined by twenty-seven percent Cabernet Sauvignon, sixteen percent Merlot and two percent Malbec. Grapes are hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard; each variety ferments separately before the finished wines are blended.
Lovo 2020 Blossom Rosso Veneto IGT
Italian Red
Dark plum, tayberry and tobacco appear on a sticky, downy palate. The finish is snappy and lightly spiced. Florals, dried herbs and candied cherry appear in the aromas. The blend is equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the Veneto. Dry-farmed grapes are hand harvested from volcanic and clay soils at two hundred metres. Fermentation and six months of ageing take place in stainless steel. It can accompany tomato-based pasta or meatballs.
Château Matalin 2019 Bordeaux
French Red
Dense cherry-red colour shows ruby reflections. Preserved red and black berries appear with floral and earthy notes. The palate is generous and structured, with tannins and fresh, slender fruit. The finish is flavourful and perfumed. The blend brings together Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from vineyard parcels on clay, limestone and gravel soils in Targon and Capian.