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Tall, dark and handsome -- meet the new Gritstone Cabernet. Vinified from 100% estate grown Cabernet Franc. Barrel-aged 20 months in a selection of American and European oak. Notes of dry cedar, warm spice and dark chocolate on the nose perfectly complement the firm, dry palate with suggestions of plum and black currant.
Sue-Ann Staff Gritstone Cabernet 2019 (90 points) — This 100% Cabernet Franc, named after a unique one-piece gritstone used by Staff’s ancestors to mill grain on the property. It’s barrel-aged for 20 months in a selection of American and European oak and has a bold and sassy nose of ripe cherry kirsch, blueberry pie, raspberry brambly, cedar and oak spice notes. It has grippy tannic structure on the palate and the fruits turn to darker berries of cassis, anise and blueberries with earthy notes, vanilla bean and spice on a finessed finished. Can cellar for a few years for better integration or pair with red meats and enjoy now. ~ Rick VanSickle, Wines In Niagara
Appearance: Deep purple colour.
Nose: Cedary, spicy nose of dark chocolate, plum and black currant.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, firmly structured flavours of red plum and black currant with oak notes and evident but mellow tannins on the finish.
Quality: Very Good+ / Outstanding. Hold 1 – 2 years.
Critic Rating: 89 – 91 points – Tony Aspler
“100% Cabernet Franc aged for 18 months in a selection of French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels. On the nose, fresh cherries, spice and woodsy aromas. The palate delivers a kinetic structure of firm tannins, energetic acidity, and poised dark fruit. Earth and a touch of smoke arrive on a lingering finish.” Score-92, Leah Spooner
$110.00
The ideal gift for the serious wine collector! The Chestnut Tree Cabernet Francs are vinified from 100% estate fruit from the our vineyard within the Vinemount Ridge appellation, with its...
$199.90
Enjoy this luxurious four pack of Cabernet Francs from Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery. Expertly crafted from from hand-picked Cab Franc, grown here on the Staff estate in the Vinemount Ridge sub-appellation. ...
$24.95
Cherries and Currants! If these make your mouth water, then the 2018 Fancy Farm Girl Flamboyant Red is for you! A favourite of customers and staff (and Staff) alike, Flamboyant Red...
$19.95
SILVER MEDAL, 2022 FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION The Staff family barn was originally built in 1883 by Elisha Staff, then rebuilt in 1884 after a lightning strike burnt it...