If there's anyone who really carries a torch for Cabernet Franc, it's Tinhorn Creek alongside winemaker Sandra Oldfield and viticulturist Andrew Moon.
The 2010 offers mixed red and black currents, cocoa, savoury spices, dried herbs and sweet vanilla. The palate follows suit - it has a very pleasing weight and freshness in the mouth and flavours of currents, cocoa and spice mimic the nose. Consistently good.
Recommended pairings: grilled sausages or grilled portobello mushrooms, burgers or rich tomato ragu pasta

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Wine Diva reviewed - August 30th, 2012

This bestselling Tinhorn Creek red has loads of red plums and currents and herbal aromas, spice and green olives, vanilla and cedar chips. It is smooth on the entry with juicy berry fruits, fine cedarbox spices, and cocoa flavours. The palate is bright, the finish smooth and Tinhorn Creek suggests pairing this wine with hamburgers or grilled sausage or lasagne.
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Wine Diva reviewed - October 19th, 2009

Red berries and cherry fruit aromas with secondary cocoa, spice, leather and plummy notes. Medium-bodied with a nice dose of acidity on the palate, similar berry and cocoa flavours with char and pepper, finishing with fine, earthy tannins.
A good food wine that would pair well with most meat dishes and meaty sauces.
60%Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot
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Wine Diva reviewed - November 26th, 2007

Fresh apple and melon aromas, warm butter, green pears, vanilla and sweet corn sprouts. Medium-bodied with crisp palate flavours, citrus peel and vibrant white fruit, a rounded texture and lingering spice on the finish.
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Wine Diva reviewed - August 19th, 2008

Sporting it's clean new label to celebrate Tinhorn Creek's 15th anniversary this recently released Chardy is less about caramel and more about crisp.
Ripe apple/pear and loads of bright citrus followed by hints of vanilla and sweet spiced nuts. Very lively, leaning toward tart on the palate with juicy lime and mineral flavours followed up with toast and spice on the finish.
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Wine Diva reviewed - July 22nd, 2009