Cabernet Franc 2021
Gold Medal Winner
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Virginia Governor's Cup 2023 - Gold Medal Winner
Cabernet Franc is considered a signature grape of our wine-growing region, and we celebrate it as such. This 2021 vintage is one of our best and the 2023 Governor’s Cup Gold Medal, awarded by the judges, shows they agree. You’ll find notes of red plum, cranberry, and thyme with hints of red currant, black tea, and black pepper on the palate, and a finish that has a tart acidity. We recommend enjoying glasses by the fire or backyard grill or with family around the table.
Nose: red plum, cranberry, thyme, black pepper
Palate: red currant, espresso, black tea, red beet
Finish: tart acidity, medium plus tannins, grippy finish
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
99.5% Cab Franc, .5% Chambourcin
Appellation
Virginia
Vineyard Designation
Clovergreen, Sweet Briar, Honah Lee
Harvest Date
September 2021
Acid
5.9
pH
3.74
Aging
10 months - 62% neutral oak, 23% new French oak, 15% 1-2 year old French oak
Bottling Date
July 2022
Residual Sugar
0.6 g/L
Alcohol %
12.1
Wine Profile
Food Pairing Notes
burgers, pasta with tomato based sauces, turkey with cranberry, lamb, goat cheese camembert, feta, beans and lentils, eggplant, spinach, arugula