Silver Thread

Black Bird Cabernet Franc Blend

8.721 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
Finger Lakes, New York, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Meg Herring

Very food friendly red blend

Very food friendly red blend

Oct 7th, 2020
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.3

Probably past it’s prime but it’s a bit thin and acidic

Probably past it’s prime but it’s a bit thin and acidic

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2021
Tom Riley

$23. CF/merlot/CS. 12.9% abv. Leans a bit green. Appealing aromatics. Medium tannins, medium plus acid. But alcohol, despite its low number, seems out of place. Interesting and flavorful, but while I'm enjoying it, mostly, something about it has me scratching my head. I might drink it again, but I'm not making any promises. Would love to see other offerings from Silver Thread. Jury is out.

$23. CF/merlot/CS. 12.9% abv. Leans a bit green. Appealing aromatics. Medium tannins, medium plus acid. But alcohol, despite its low number, seems out of place. Interesting and flavorful, but while I'm enjoying it, mostly, something about it has me scratching my head. I might drink it again, but I'm not making any promises. Would love to see other offerings from Silver Thread. Jury is out.

1 person found it helpfulSep 2nd, 2014
Carter White

Good, slightly tart.

Good, slightly tart.

Nov 25th, 2023
Carter White

Dark fruit forward, juicy blackberry, blueberry, and plum, underbrush and earth, resolved tannins and excellent lift. Wonderful. Maybe the best red I’ve had from the Finger Lakes.

Dark fruit forward, juicy blackberry, blueberry, and plum, underbrush and earth, resolved tannins and excellent lift. Wonderful. Maybe the best red I’ve had from the Finger Lakes.

Oct 15th, 2022
Simon Weston

Blackberry nose with tart black & red fruit taste, medium-light body.

Blackberry nose with tart black & red fruit taste, medium-light body.

Apr 18th, 2018
Philip Patston

68 cab f., 19 merlot, 13 cab s. A very enjoyable blend from Finger Lakes. A well made wine. Not complex or intense but a really delicate lovely tasty wine to be enjoyed now from one one the best wineries in the region . Don't keep it but just drink with simple grilled food before it gets too cold out!

68 cab f., 19 merlot, 13 cab s. A very enjoyable blend from Finger Lakes. A well made wine. Not complex or intense but a really delicate lovely tasty wine to be enjoyed now from one one the best wineries in the region . Don't keep it but just drink with simple grilled food before it gets too cold out!

Oct 28th, 2017
Helen O

B. Fruit forward. Nice but not worthy of a $22 price point at the winery. Was decanted before the tasting. 2013 vintage

B. Fruit forward. Nice but not worthy of a $22 price point at the winery. Was decanted before the tasting. 2013 vintage

Jul 4th, 2015
Helen O

B unremarkable

B unremarkable

Jul 4th, 2015
Michael Spinella

Another one of our NY state imports. Nice dry red for pleasant drinking. Mostly Cab Franc.

Another one of our NY state imports. Nice dry red for pleasant drinking. Mostly Cab Franc.

Jun 17th, 2015