Happy Wine Wednesday! It was a rather uneventful day here, but then it started raining in the afternoon, so a bit melancholy now, all the more reason to enjoy a nice glass of wine! Tonight, I've opened a bottle from one of my favorite makers, Chuck Reininger and his Helix label for the Columbia Valley AVA of Washington. The 2022 Helix Cabernet Franc is a limited production wine that's 100% Cabernet Franc from the Weinbau Vineyard in the Columbia Valley AVA. Let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep inky purple at the center with bright ruby along the edges, reminiscent of a Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose presents aromas of aged leather, blackberry and cherry amid hints of lavender over the top. The first sip is a rush of ripe fruit, black cherry, raspberry and plum in a continuous cascade before transitioning to some earthy oak and basalt midpalate. The tannins are well integrated, providing for a wonderful smooth dry finish with hints of vanilla and caramel.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a blending varietal that stands on its own with excellent posture. This wine seems very easy going, making it ideal for a range of dishes, from pizza and pasta to barbecue and brats, the perfect red for summers on the patio! Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a cowboy crusted ribeye over sautéed onions and mushrooms and grilled asparagus, the last of the season. Cheers!
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