Black Swift Vineyards
Screaming Frenzy Cabernet Franc
Okanagan Valley
2021
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2027), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2030.
The ‘21 Screaming Frenzy Cabernet Franc.
Black Swift Vineyards Screaming Frenzy Cabernet Franc 2021 is from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Okanagan Valley Cabernet Franc should open with red currant, black cherry and violets, alongside a fresh note of peppery herbs. The 2021 Screaming Frenzy is expected to feel lively and fine textured, with crisp acidity brightening the fruit and smooth tannins giving the palate a gentle frame. Its peak reaches 2027 within a horizon to 2030; expect a clean, savory finish that carries berry and herb in balance.
The 2021 vintage
Black Swift Vineyards' 2021 Screaming Frenzy Cabernet Franc comes from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
About Black Swift Vineyards
Black Swift Vineyards' Screaming Frenzy Cabernet Franc comes from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Pepper-crusted duck breast with cherry reduction
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Mushroom risotto with aged Parmesan
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Black Swift Vineyards Screaming Frenzy Cabernet Franc 2021?
Black Swift Vineyards Screaming Frenzy Cabernet Franc 2021 is from Okanagan Valley, Canada.
When should Black Swift Vineyards Screaming Frenzy Cabernet Franc 2021 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2027. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Black Swift Vineyards Screaming Frenzy Cabernet Franc 2021?
Pair this wine with Grilled lamb chops with rosemary jus; Pepper-crusted duck breast with cherry reduction; or Mushroom risotto with aged Parmesan.