2005 Heron Hill Vineyards Cabernet Franc Ingle Vineyard

New York Cork Report

• By Lenn Thompson
  2/9/2009, (See more on New York Cork Report...) 3 out of 5 stars

  (Heron Hill Winery Cabernet Franc Ingle Vineyard) asted over a two-evening period, this cab franc stood out as one of the best. The nose, which started out showing mostly blackberries and sweet oak, later revealed beautiful floral aromas along with those of chicory and black pepper. In much the same way, the evolved over time starting with intense blackberry fruit character but soon blending that ripe fruit with black pepper spice, coffee and licorice-anise notes. A wet stone, almost graphite-y vein runs through this wine that you don't always taste in New York cab franc. Supple tannins and just the right acidity bring just the right structure. No where near peaking, holding it for a few years (or decanting it for a few hours) is a good idea.