Ontario Baco Noir flops more often than not. It has flopped many times in my glass but when managed in the vineyard and in the vat it can make exceptional Baco Noir e.g. Henry of Pelham. And Foch ripped out aplenty years ago can make some exceptional wine e.g. Malivoire.
54% Maréchal Foch and 46% Baco Noir. Fermented and aged separately for 6 months in American oak.
311 cases produced.
Can Riverview Estate Winery manage bad boy Baco Noir?
Aroma: Smoke, blackberry, black cherry, plum and blueberry.
Palate: Smooth and silky with minimal tannins. Dark fruit abounds. Fine acidity which is not disruptive but strongly suggests this wine flourishes as a foodie wine. Full bodied, winning and a creative blend.
Personality: I think I have shown my creators can manage Baco Noir which in the glass can exhibit enticing dark fruit but on the palate crumbles into nothingness. Gamay compliments me or is Baco Noir complimenting the Foch?
Food Match: I will not argue with the label stating the wine “pairs very well with smoked pulled pork or cheddar burgers”. Great match for a celebratory turkey dinner! Vegheads would enjoy with stuffed field red peppers.
Cellarbility: Drink by 2024-year end.
Price: $20.15 CDN (Ontario).
RKS 2024 Wine Rating: 92/100.
(Riverview Cellars Estate Winery 2021 Baco-Foch, VQA Ontario, Riverview Cellars Estate Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, 750 mL, 12%).
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