Horton Vineyards
The Tower Series Orange County Cabernet Franc
Orange County, Central Region, Virginia, USA
The high alcohol made it a little unbalanced to me
The high alcohol made it a little unbalanced to me
Feb 6th, 2022
Salty, meaty, medium bodied, pretty fun
Salty, meaty, medium bodied, pretty fun
Jul 29th, 2018
Very drinkable. No structure at all. Was basically juice the second night withNO mouthfeel.
Very drinkable. No structure at all. Was basically juice the second night withNO mouthfeel.
Sep 10th, 2016
This bottle is a long way from home, having been picked up at the local Total Wine. Horton vineyards, established in 1988, specializes in Bordeaux and Rhône varietals but is still experimenting on novel vines that may suit the VA climate. The vineyard is located either in or near the Monticello AVA with the most notable grapes grown being Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Viognier. Wine was first grown in this area back in the 1770s, but the AVA didn't become official until 1984. The AVA is a granite-based clay soil situated in the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains with humid Summer's that test the patience and skill of winemakers. Paired this with a late summer soba noodle stir-fry. ~$14 | #hortonvineyard #cabernetfranc #virginawine
On the eyes: Medium clarity, deep ruby-red, med stain, med legs, no gas, floc present.
On the nose: Blackberry briar, sandalwood, a bit of pepper, med alcohol.
On the tongue: med tannin, med+acid, med alcohol, med body, a bit sharp on the tongue. Juicy fruit upfront, blackberry, currants, cedar, and nutmeg. A bit of oak on the end but the acid is a bit high preventing a smoother finish.
This bottle is a long way from home, having been picked up at the local Total Wine. Horton vineyards, established in 1988, specializes in Bordeaux and Rhône varietals but is still experimenting on novel vines that may suit the VA climate. The vineyard is located either in or near the Monticello AVA with the most notable grapes grown being Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Viognier. Wine was first grown in this area back in the 1770s, but the AVA didn't become official until 1984. The AVA is a granite-based clay soil situated in the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge mountains with humid Summer's that test the patience and skill of winemakers. Paired this with a late summer soba noodle stir-fry. ~$14 | #hortonvineyard #cabernetfranc #virginawine
On the eyes: Medium clarity, deep ruby-red, med stain, med legs, no gas, floc present.
On the nose: Blackberry briar, sandalwood, a bit of pepper, med alcohol.
On the tongue: med tannin, med+acid, med alcohol, med body, a bit sharp on the tongue. Juicy fruit upfront, blackberry, currants, cedar, and nutmeg. A bit of oak on the end but the acid is a bit high preventing a smoother finish.
Very smoky and a bit spicy but a nice cab franc.
Very smoky and a bit spicy but a nice cab franc.
May 22nd, 2016Peppery taste, a lot of dregs in the glass.
Peppery taste, a lot of dregs in the glass.
Apr 8th, 2016
Barnyard, funk, forest floor. A good Cab Franc expression. This varietal is known to do well in VA, and these folks do it well, at a very reasonable price. The wine opens up to a bit of deep thick fruit, Slightly cloying at the end. More acid than oak. Still enjoyable.
Barnyard, funk, forest floor. A good Cab Franc expression. This varietal is known to do well in VA, and these folks do it well, at a very reasonable price. The wine opens up to a bit of deep thick fruit, Slightly cloying at the end. More acid than oak. Still enjoyable.
Feb 29th, 2016Nice, smooth. Good price for a decent cab franc.
Nice, smooth. Good price for a decent cab franc.
A little sharp at first, but once it opened it was great with a real nice pepper/spice note. Paired great with steak and a cigar.
A little sharp at first, but once it opened it was great with a real nice pepper/spice note. Paired great with steak and a cigar.
Jul 6th, 2015Medium body. Spicy smokey cherry. Good finish.
Medium body. Spicy smokey cherry. Good finish.
May 27th, 2015