Variety: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petite Verdot
Country: United States
Region: 49% Winchester, VA; 20% Williamsburg, VA; 14% Franklin County, VA; 11% Crozet, VA; 5% Waterford, VA; 1% Amherst, VA
Vintage: 2017
Price: $14
Winemaker's Notes: "The fruit aspect of this wine offers a complexity of blueberry, dried apricots, strawberry and green apple that pairs well with the cinnamon and spice notes. Just behind the fruit are some wildflowers which help accentuate the floral aspects. Additionally, there is the old-world earth character of leather and suede. A juicy mouthfeel with a fruit-forward sensation rounds out the wine
nicely. The tannins and oak are well balanced while not overpowering the fruit, and contribute to the overall complexity of the wine." - Matthew Meyer, Winemaker
Wine Characteristics: "Cabernet Franc is the parent grape of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. it may have originated in the Basque County of Spain but this fact is up to debate. Higher Acidity makes it possible to pair Cabernet Franc with tomato-based dishes, vinegar-based sauces, or rich black beluga lentils." -p.86 Wine Folly
My Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this gentle Cabernet Franc as it paired very nicely with my filet minion, caesar salad, and baked potatoes. This wine was aged for 12 months in French Oak barrels and this came out nicely, especially in the nose. The 2017 vintage in Virginia produced very nice grapes and was about 5 degrees warmer on average. These warmer temperatures allowed the grapes to be harvested earlier and hold their acids nicely. Overall, I would buy it again, especially since it supports local businesses.
Visual - Light Ruby
Nose - Oak, Campfire Smoke, Raspberry Jam, Strawberry
Palette - Vanilla bean, Raspberry Jam, Pepper
Food Pairing - Filet Minion, Caesar Salad, Baked Potato
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