Monte Creek Winery

Living Land Series Cabernet Franc

Thompson Valley, British Columbia

2021

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Franc

Where it is, November 2026

Timing: no opening or peak years have been established for this vintage.

The exact 2021 technical sheet provides production and tasting details but does not provide a drinking-window, service, storage, or pairing recommendation.

The ‘21 Living Land Series Cabernet Franc.

Monte Creek Winery’s 2021 Living Land Series Cabernet Franc is a blend of 86% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot, aged 16 months in French oak.

Drinking window

No Cellared drinking-window estimate is available for this wine.

Tasting note

The winery describes the 2021 as delicate and aromatic, with cherry and dried-herb notes. It reports bright acidity and smooth tannins alongside cedar, dark red fruit, and pepper.

The 2021 vintage

Monte Creek records average early-May budbreak, a very dry South Thompson spring, a late-June heatwave, and its earliest harvest on record, from 18 August through 7 October. The producer describes a hot season with small berries and concentrated, tannic reds.

About Monte Creek Winery

For the 2021 bottling, the winery documents end-of-September hand harvesting, 86% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot, and 16 months in French oak.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: Not stated in the cited exact-vintage source.
Decanting: Not stated in the cited exact-vintage source.
Cellar Storage: Not stated in the cited exact-vintage source.

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Frequently Asked

What is the 2021 Living Land Series Cabernet Franc?

It is a Monte Creek Winery blend of 86% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot, aged 16 months in French oak.

What does the producer report about the 2021 vintage?

The producer records a dry spring, a late-June heatwave, an early harvest, and small berries.

Are service, storage, and pairing recommendations verified here?

No. They are intentionally withheld until separately supported.