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Atwater Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes)
Finger Lakes · Finger Lakes · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Cabernet Franc
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Finger Lakes · Finger Lakes
- Appellation
- Finger Lakes
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carne de cordeiro · carnes grelhadas · ensopados · queijos curados
Rated vintages
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200887 pts
Forward and fruity, with loads of sweet cherry flavor, this tasty Cabernet Franc boasts shades of briar, cracked pepper and savory dried herbs that add subtlety and depth. Ripe and full in body, it's balanced by puckery acidity and soft, rippling tannins.
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200788 pts
There are a number of lovely Cab Francs coming from the Finger Lakes, but the smell of ripe red cherries accented with rich mocha, vanilla and smoke make Atwater's especially enticing. Lusciously fruity on the palate with intense blackberry and raspberry flavors, it's balanced w…
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200684 pts
Here's an archetypical Cabernet Franc nose: green vegetables, cigar, tobacco and tomato skin. Raw tomato notes come through on the silky palate while a bit of rhubarb marks the medium finish. Drink up.
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200584 pts
This has a balance and elegance that recommends it above many New York wines of the same variety. An expressive nose of red berry, coffee, some spice leads into balanced, appetizing flavors of cherry and pepper with a smoky, rich edge. Dry and food-friendly, this has class.