Silver Thread

Black Bird Cabernet Franc Blend

8.67 ratings
8.51 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
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
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
Brooklyn Oenology

One of my favorite sleeper reds. Smooth tannins, warm at the open, silky mouthfeel, and with a full-circle of leather and berry balance. Gonna break out some French bread and Camembert and have myself an at home picnic!

One of my favorite sleeper reds. Smooth tannins, warm at the open, silky mouthfeel, and with a full-circle of leather and berry balance. Gonna break out some French bread and Camembert and have myself an at home picnic!

Jun 1st, 2015
Mike Pliss

Crisp almost tart but opens very nicely to a smoother taste.

Crisp almost tart but opens very nicely to a smoother taste.

Mar 4th, 2015
Samantha Ruda

Samantha had this 10 years ago

Samantha had this 10 years ago

Apr 27th, 2015