Tolino Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
Pennsylvania, USA
I had a hard time rating this. As a wine, absolutely delicious! As a Cab Franc, decidedly New World and not as common. Deep and rich with blackberry, mocha, mint, cola, oregano, and almost no spice or pepperiness. Inky violet color with plum edges and fiery red when the light hits it. Very fruit forward and full bodied. It's more reminiscent of a Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. I can't find the typical characteristics of this varietal, but I'm more familiar with the Old World characteristics. Surprisingly, I miss the spicy pepper. Good thing or bad thing? I don't know. As a wine in general, definitely a 9. As a Cab Franc, I'd say a 6.
I had a hard time rating this. As a wine, absolutely delicious! As a Cab Franc, decidedly New World and not as common. Deep and rich with blackberry, mocha, mint, cola, oregano, and almost no spice or pepperiness. Inky violet color with plum edges and fiery red when the light hits it. Very fruit forward and full bodied. It's more reminiscent of a Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. I can't find the typical characteristics of this varietal, but I'm more familiar with the Old World characteristics. Surprisingly, I miss the spicy pepper. Good thing or bad thing? I don't know. As a wine in general, definitely a 9. As a Cab Franc, I'd say a 6.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Medium garnet color with a ruby core and slight brick rim. Aromas of black fruit, leather, smoky oak and a little bit of funk. Flavors of black cherry/plum fruit, dark chocolate, tobacco and black pepper. Medium-plus length and very earthy finish. Smooth texture and a bit high in acidity. Medium-minus body and low in tannin. Traditional cool climate Cabernet Franc profile. This wine has aged pretty well.
Medium garnet color with a ruby core and slight brick rim. Aromas of black fruit, leather, smoky oak and a little bit of funk. Flavors of black cherry/plum fruit, dark chocolate, tobacco and black pepper. Medium-plus length and very earthy finish. Smooth texture and a bit high in acidity. Medium-minus body and low in tannin. Traditional cool climate Cabernet Franc profile. This wine has aged pretty well.
Mar 21st, 2026
True expression of the varietal; sour cherries, red chili peppers, bell peppers, black pepper, soaked gravel and bunches of dried herbs. Old world in style, but sturdy notes of leather, clay and clustered mountain mint make this unique. Acidity attacks the palate and leaves you craving for food. Tannins are fine grained and persistent. Cab Franc has moved in...
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True expression of the varietal; sour cherries, red chili peppers, bell peppers, black pepper, soaked gravel and bunches of dried herbs. Old world in style, but sturdy notes of leather, clay and clustered mountain mint make this unique. Acidity attacks the palate and leaves you craving for food. Tannins are fine grained and persistent. Cab Franc has moved in...
#pennsylvania #lehighvalley
