Leaning Post, Cabernet Franc, 2019, Niagara, Canada (s)

Raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, and black currant immediately appear on the nose, followed quickly by tomato leaf, roasted red pepper, cured meat, cigar box, cocoa, and cumin. The palate shows lovely balance but is a bit more brooding – blueberry appears, along with cassis and blackberry playing off leather, tobacco, and smoked sausage with a mossy/brambly character underpinning. Elegance and exquisite finesse meet richness with ever-present tannins lending immense structure and age-ability. Decant in advance to enjoy now, this wine can easily age for a decade.

91 pts Decanter