Community Tasting Note

Merky_Waters Likes this wine:

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 - 88-89
purchased at winery.

acidic and zesty style Cab Franc that highlights the grapes trademark aromas and drinks great young.

sharp and racy on opening, but comes into its own after 30 mins in the glass.

medium bodied but the structure makes it seem leaner. Prickly, almost effervescent acidity slices through the juicy mouth wetting tannins. like a cru beaujalais, it's electric on the palette but easy to guzzle. very subtle oak.

rich floral nose of spring flowers, asian spices, bell pepper and a loamy minerality.

clean and pure red fruit on the palate. pomegranate, cherry cough drop, and crushed raspberry. the spritzy acidity amplifies the cola and red fruit but are balanced with more savory green pepper, asian spice, and red clay notes.

one of my favorite Finger Lakes cab francs. the minimal oak presence and energetic structure make it closer to Lorie Chinon, then Mendoza or California Cab Francs. other Finger Lakes CF's i've tasted (ravines, damiani, red tail) opt for the more ripe and oaky new world style.

The QPR is not phenomonal (~$20-25) but if enjoy Cab Franc for it's green aromatics and lighter structure, this won't disappoint. I think this is best enjoyed young (2015-2017)

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