Malivoire Wine Co. “Albert’s Honour” Old Vines Foch 2008
13% alc./vol. - VQA Ontario, Canada - $24.95 (To Be Released)
8 Grapes
An honourable hybrid. Where most fall into the realm of short and pithy, there’s admirable depth here. Barrel-spice leads the charge on the nose, augmented by a little leather and a tart, juicy dark-fruit combo (prune? blackberry?). Cap it off with a whiff of drying leaves in the autumn breeze. Not a worldbreaker, but a fighter punching above its weight. (JW)
Tags: Beamsville Bench, Canada, Marechal Foch, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario