18 was a tough year in FLX but this is a nice lighter-styled Cab Franc. I opened it to accompany pork chops in a light Dijon mustard sauce. Nose has some nice, ripe, crisp cherry, along with some green herbs and soil notes. Crisp and soft-textured, it fills the mouth with dry cherry extract but feels light on its feet. A refreshing style of red for the summer.
18 was a tough year in FLX but this is a nice lighter-styled Cab Franc. I opened it to accompany pork chops in a light Dijon mustard sauce. Nose has some nice, ripe, crisp cherry, along with some green herbs and soil notes. Crisp and soft-textured, it fills the mouth with dry cherry extract but feels light on its feet. A refreshing style of red for the summer.
Jun 4th, 2021
12 October 2018; Boundary Breaks tasting with Bruce Murray.
Nose of cranberry, dried earth.
Palate has fresh cranberry, dried citrus skin.
12 October 2018; Boundary Breaks tasting with Bruce Murray.
Nose of cranberry, dried earth.
Palate has fresh cranberry, dried citrus skin.
Oct 19th, 2018
Superb. Lush and tasty. None of the green you can get with this grape which shows good vine management.
Superb. Lush and tasty. None of the green you can get with this grape which shows good vine management.
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 20222021. Probably their best vintage of CF. Light body at first but once it opens it has lively fruit with no annoying green. Very complex and intriguing.
2021. Probably their best vintage of CF. Light body at first but once it opens it has lively fruit with no annoying green. Very complex and intriguing.
Jun 19th, 2024
Jammy and subtle, tannins really don’t come in too hot, probably pairs well with the right dish, new to this style though
Jammy and subtle, tannins really don’t come in too hot, probably pairs well with the right dish, new to this style though
Mar 17th, 2024
12% abv cab franc from the finger lakes. Perhaps slightly underripe (at least in 2021) for my taste, but quite nice and refreshing with great acid. Nice qpr
12% abv cab franc from the finger lakes. Perhaps slightly underripe (at least in 2021) for my taste, but quite nice and refreshing with great acid. Nice qpr
Sep 14th, 2023
Delicate aroma. Soft and delicate cherries and plums. Soft soft. Dry finish.
Delicate aroma. Soft and delicate cherries and plums. Soft soft. Dry finish.
Jan 9th, 2022
Light, clear red wine. Drinkable but fell just short of enjoyable. Reminded me of a cherry lollipop from the bank with a twinge of bitterness on the finish.
Light, clear red wine. Drinkable but fell just short of enjoyable. Reminded me of a cherry lollipop from the bank with a twinge of bitterness on the finish.
May 25th, 2021
Red fruits, some nice crisp and earthly elements as well
Red fruits, some nice crisp and earthly elements as well
Apr 8th, 2020
Very fruit forward and soft & rounded. But with hints of graphite and slate. Atypical for a finger lakes Cab Franc. Owner said it had 20% merlot to soften it.
Very fruit forward and soft & rounded. But with hints of graphite and slate. Atypical for a finger lakes Cab Franc. Owner said it had 20% merlot to soften it.
Jul 25th, 2019
Finger Lakes, New York, USA
