A fruity, juicy, cherry cola mouthful. Light and refreshing as any white might be. A touch too acid, which lingers, not in a good way.
While we swooned over the 2008, and thought the 2011 OK, the 2013 is not the finest moment for La Frenz / Montage. Given the price point, there are much better options.
Aside from these reservations, I do like the wine’s ethereal nature and its blast of Starburst like generic berry. (Think a palatable Lambrusco without the effervescence. Or, if you’re old enough, Punchy, the original Hawaiian Punch mascot.)
Price: $30 plus taxes at Kitsilano Wine Cellar, so not an everyday red. Even though it drinks like a Tuesday night sipper.
Market Liquidity: Doesn’t pack a punch, but it tastes like one.
The original Hawaiian Punch “Punchy”
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