Inniskillin Two Vineyards Cabernet Franc, 2008
$22.95 at Wine Rack
“Why you so mad for it why you got to have it? Cause I slaved my whole life now I’m the master.” — Kanye West
You may have noticed that this week’s wine column is extra special because the featured bottle isn’t under $10. That’s right, folks! I’ve had it! The concept of this entire column was that you can get truly fantastic wines under the price point of $10. While this is certainly possible, there are also hundreds of fantastic wines over $10 that you need to try this summer.
I was also slightly taken aback when, at a UC reception, Dean of Students Nona Robinson mentioned that she reads this column. Apparently, it’s not just students who enjoy my sage wisdom each week — I really need to be writing with administrators in mind! So Nona, this review is for you.
“When it comes to styles I got several sharper than a swagga dagga all metal” — Lil’ Wayne
The Inniskillin Two Vineyars Cabernet Franc can best be described as yummy. It is a beautiful full-bodied wine with hints of dark fruit, particularly cherry and black current. The wine finishes with a slight tanin and leathery taste. Overall, it is a fantastic wine, especially paired with meats.
What is particularly nice about this bottle of wine is it has a higher quality cork. Purchasing a bottle of slightly more expensive vino also provides a certain sense of accomplishment and dignity that you aren’t likely to experience frequently if you’re graduating from this fine institution with an arts degree.
“Follow my steps it’s the road to success” — Jay Z
Remember, there are plenty of fantastic wines that are under $10. There are also plenty of expensive wines that taste worse than even the most horrible sludge I’ve consumed for the sake of this column. The most important thing is to know your grapes and have reasonable expectations. But if you’re looking for a truly delicious albeit slight expensive bottle of wine, Inniskilin will not steer you wrong.
