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Newt Cellars Glacier Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Franc

Red Newt Cellars

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
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast game · grilled red meats · mushrooms · aged cheeses · lamb · spicy dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201290 pts

    Richly extracted black cherry and cassis flavors flood the palate of this bold bruising Cabernet Franc. It's a nuanced wine despite its voluptuousness, accented by hints of leather, spice and lavender. Tannins are big and unyielding now but ripe enough to integrate with age. Hol…

  • 201090 pts

    Bold and densely concentrated, this fantastic single-vineyard Cabernet Franc is laden with ripe black fruit, yet it's balanced by hints of cracked pepper, fresh herb and a gorgeous note of violet- and rose-petal spray. Persistent on the palate, it finishes strong with a murmur o…