The Westcott Vineyards “Home Farm” is a 40-acre property located at 3180 17th St. in Jordan in the VQA Vinemont Ridge appellation (Latitude 41 degrees N.) of the Niagara Region at an altitude of 170m with 3% south-easterly slope. The property has been continuously farmed since 1834 and was originally used for mixed farming typical of the early Niagara settlements.
Butlers’ Grant is a 43-acre Vineyard located in the VQA Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation at 3243 King St. of Vineland Ontario, Canada. This property is one of the most prestigious bench vineyards in Niagara with a long heritage of viticulture.
This Cabernet Franc was aged for 22 months in barrel. 25% new oak, the remainder first use. 100% wild fermentation and wild Malolactic fermentation.
Rich dark fruit, notes of blueberry, accompanied by velvety dark chocolate and cocoa. Hints of cedar and a subtle smokiness are complemented by undertones of blackberry and molasses.