Pondview served its 2010 Cabernet Franc Rose with a truffle filled with dark chocolate cranberry ganache. This coral coloured wine carries a sharp, yeasty nose. It has an acidic taste that bites the front of the tongue, before a sourness hits its sides. Apparently this is called tannin, which I've never been able to identify before. Chris, more familiar with this sensation, called it a mild tannin, noting that it stopped this wine's berry flavours from being too sweet. I did find it tough to identify if that crisp berry flavour was strawberry or cranberry, or both, because of the cranberry in the truffle. Overall, this very refreshing, drinkable wine is a serious contender to replace East Dell's Summer Rose on my wine rack.
The winery itself has a lot of potential, including a wide wraparound porch looking out at the vineyards. The tasting bar runs the whole width of the spa-like interior featuring lots of natural stone and rustic wooden accents, including a cozy fireplace and some bistro tables. It would be a great venue for a cocktail reception, but seems to be underutilized. The winery has no restaurant, and so far as I can tell, the space is not available for rent.
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