A gift from my daughter who recently visited the winery, this is a blend of 41% Cab Franc, 32% Cab Sauvignon and 27% Merlot. Labeled as 14.3% ABV. Coravin pour to try this out. It is a nice translucent, medium garnet color with a nose of violets, red berries and quince with just a slight whiff of alcohol and new oak. Low tannin and medium acidity and easy to drink with or without food. On the palate it gives flavors of cranberry, red and black raspberry, and red currant. The finish is moderately long with a slightly medicinal and herbal aftertaste. Reminds me of a Loire Valley Cab Franc crossed with a Barbera from Piemonte. Definitely improves with some air and will likely improve with several more years in the bottle.
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11/5/2021 - Tomhaes Likes this wine:
A truly wonderful finger lakes red blend from a producer known for Rieslings. Found this wine still well with in its drinking window.
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8/14/2017 - oldwines Likes this wine: 89 Points
A gift from my daughter who recently visited the winery, this is a blend of 41% Cab Franc, 32% Cab Sauvignon and 27% Merlot. Labeled as 14.3% ABV. Coravin pour to try this out. It is a nice translucent, medium garnet color with a nose of violets, red berries and quince with just a slight whiff of alcohol and new oak. Low tannin and medium acidity and easy to drink with or without food. On the palate it gives flavors of cranberry, red and black raspberry, and red currant. The finish is moderately long with a slightly medicinal and herbal aftertaste. Reminds me of a Loire Valley Cab Franc crossed with a Barbera from Piemonte. Definitely improves with some air and will likely improve with several more years in the bottle.
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5/14/2017 - SailorChris Likes this wine: 85 Points
Nice blend that improves with decanting.
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