(October 3, 2018) … Sitting across from my podcast co-host Andre Proulx we opened these old bottles of Vineland and let the verbiage come out … I think we were both surprised at how good these two wines still were and the value they bring to the table, as both wines at time of purchase were under $25 …
Vineland 2005 Cabernet Franc … From a hot / good vintage and a winemaker that loves Franc, so you must have a little faith it’s going to hold up, even 13 years later: licorice, earthy, tobacco, there’s even some unexpected notes of coffee and sweet dried cherry.
Vineland 2005 Elevation Cabernet-Merlot … A red blend of the big three reds, and again 13 years later it’s still juicy with blackberry and black cherry, smoky, mocha, and good acidity … As the wine sat open there were even hints of blue fruit that popped in and out.
Usually I pick a winner but this one is too close to call – maybe I’d go with the straight up Franc which was a mere $12.95 back in 2006 when I bought the wine and has no business being that good at that age for that price.
See original reviews here:
2005 Cabernet Franc
2005 Elevation Cabernet-Merlot