Sagewood Winery Thompson Valley Cabernet Franc

Thompson Valley, Canada

Cabernet Franc from Sagewood Winery in BC's Thompson Valley, one of Canada's most extreme and dramatic wine regions where the Thompson River canyon's arid Continental climate challenges conventional viticulture. The Thompson Valley's intense summer sunshine, minimal rainfall, and extreme diurnal temperature swings create conditions that produce Cabernet Franc of unexpected concentration and aromatic intensity. The region's Native and volcanic soils contribute a distinctive mineral character to wines that reflect BC's frontier viticultural spirit.

Pairing intelligence

• starter: Thompson Valley Cab Franc's freshness and violet notes harmonise with earthy beet and tangy cheese
• main: Cab Franc's herbaceous violet and dark fruit complement lamb's spiced, charred character