Follow-up to my last post

I opened the Coyote's run Cabernet, and my initial thoughts were: the colour was rather light, ruby red with a purplish centre. Nose: oak and green twiggy cab franc fruit dominates, and if I look a bit i can get some cabernet sauvignon in there too. First sip: its a well made wine, a little on the hot side that drinks like a bourgueil. Tannins are evident. A few mins later the wine opens up a bit revealing a distinct seperation between the cab franc and cabernet sauvignon grapes. Not what i had expected, but ok for the price $13.95 on sale as opposed to $17 reg price.

To answer yesterdays questions:

Concentrated fruit: not at all different from what we usually get in Niagara
Closed or open: nose was a bit closed, but eventually opened up
How did it pair with the steak: the wine paired ok, but not great. The tannins in the wine were great with the steak, but owing to the rich flavour of the meat the wine could have been a bit more concentrated and with a touch more upfront fruit.

What would go well with this wine: I think that bacon wrapped quail or pizza might be nice as would cedar planked salmon.

Details:

Coyote's Run Cabernet 2007
CSPC#126757
Grapes: 50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure: Stelvin style screwcap
Alc: 13.5%
Price: I paid $13.95 (on sale) retail $16.90