Cabernet Franc

Fact sheet

Type

Other

Grape

Cabernet Franc

Country

United States

Region

Virginia

Appellation

Virginia

Body

medium

Acidity

medium

Tannin

low

Sweetness

dry

Rated vintages

• 201685 pts

  Red currant, red plum, licorice and dried herbs are pronounced on the nose. The palate is tart and slightly medicinal in character, with charred oak and spice coming through as well.

• 201587 pts

  Striking aromas of lavender, incense and kirsch are intense on the nose. All of these characteristics carry through to the palate and are joined by fresh berry components. Light in body, this wine contains silky tannins and a bright lift. The finish is soft and subtle.

• 201385 pts

  Subdued currant aromas are met by a slight menthol note on the nose. The palate is slightly confected, with tart red currant leading to a richer cherry note towards the finish. Light tannins do little to prolong the short finish.

• 201287 pts

  The aromas of smoked pepper and grilled baguette are more reminiscent of a Syrah from the Northern Rhône than of a Cabernet Franc from Virginia, but they are enticing and delineated nonetheless. Medium in body, the palate feels lithe, with integrated dusty tannins and bright aci…

• 201084 pts

  Crisp black plum and cherry flavors are pleasant, if a tad underripe, on this full-bodied SheNAdoah Valley Cab Franc. Striking acidity and an abundance of green, herbal notes give it a lean, slightly tart midpalate.

• 200984 pts

  On the nose, this full of spice, char, and black fruit with a hint of barnyard. There's a hint of green bramble, however, that persists on the soft black cherry palate as well, adding a sour, stalky note in the mid palate.

• 200787 pts

  This seductive Cabernet Franc opens up with aromas of cherry, vanilla and spice leading into layers of blackberry, plum, cinnamon and cedar on the palate. Fruit and spice are balanced here, and medium tannins means the wine can age. Paired with roasted duck or beef, the wine is…