I have been playing a wine game with restaurant sommeliers and wine nerds across town where I show up with a mystery bottle and ask them to review it blind. By not knowing what the wine is or who represents it, hopefully, an honest-no-bs-review is achieved. ~ PK
Come inside and read the review of our next contestant…
^ Mr. David Fert, sommelier of Divino Wine Bar on Commercial Drive.
2003 Château Franc Cardinal
ABV: 13%
Category: Bordeaux
Country: Bordeaux, France
Winemaker: Château Franc Cardinal
Agency: Peacock & Martin (604-689-9462)
Varietal Character/Distinctiveness: 4
Expression: 3.5 ~ “Light cherry, earth, truffle..”
Complexity: 4 ~ “Middle age Bordeaux, smooth with a few tannins on the beginning.”
Balance: 4 ~ “Region: Pomerol or Pauillac. Year 2004-2006?”
Value: 5
Score: 20.5/25
Availability: select BC Liquor stores
Pricing: $23.99
Wine review by Mr. David Fert, sommelier of Divino Wine Bar on Commercial Drive.
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haha funny idea :)
keep up the good work!