Everyone raves about the short ribs at Poppy Hall in Pacific Grove and one Saturday in June we decided to takeout short ribs. I noticed this $20 Cabernet Franc in the window and decided to try it. What a pleasant surprise!
About Madeleine Wines: “Madeleine was born in Belgium on March 6, 1911. Daughter of a wine merchant, she grew up developing her palate. Her whole life, she collected bottles that she would share with friends. Among them were my parents, and as a boy I had my first sip. In 2005, the first vintage of Madeleine was produced, a tribute to her life and gratitude for her inspiration.” I am presuming this is Damien Georis speaking, also the winemaker at Georis and no relation to Walter Georis – even though they come from the same small home town in Belgium! This wine is produced at Georis’ winery.
2016 Madeleine Maddie Red Wine, Central Coast, 13.5% ABV, $20 (#71*)
From the Bottle: “Crafted in the “Loire Valley” style, that will perfectly complement your everyday meal. Un vin de table pour un Plaisir quotidien!”
From the Winemaker: “Opens up with scents of cherry, black olive, leather and truffle. The fruits are ripe and the mouth is full with medium tannins. The finish is dry, chalky and lingering with nuances of thyme and sage. 275 cases produced.
Review from Brix and Barrel, “This Cab Franc will remind you of cherries and truffles when it hits your nose, and the tasting notes have ripe fruit with an amazing dry finish…A lighter-bodied Cab Franc, Strawberry, and some acidity. It was aged in neutral oak, so it will be a brighter red wine that pairs great with food.”
My Review: This is a lighter red in color/density compared to the huge Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux wines we usually consume. Has a dark fruit bouquet with a touch of tobacco. Cherry and raspberry on the palate, very smooth and delicious. We decanted this wine just before consumption. Our daughter liked this wine and it paired nicely with our short ribs. I like this better than other Central Coast Cabernet Francs made in the Loire style.
Available from the winery’s webpage and at Poppy Hall for $20.
*Refers to wines tasted while Sheltering in Place on Sharon’s personal Facebook group “Sharon’s Central Coast (Monterey) Wine Blog” – including non-Central Coast wines.
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