Rosé
Cabernet Franc
Virginia · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Rosé
- Grape
- Cabernet Franc
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Virginia
- Appellation
- Virginia
- Body
- light
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
fruit salad · light cheeses · grilled chicken · vegetarian dishes · shellfish
Rated vintages
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201385 pts
There's a hint of rusticity to the baked red berry aromas in this wine. Vanilla rooibos and brown sugar hover over a red-currant core. The palate is a bit flabby and jammy, with acidity struggling to snap everything into shape.
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201282 pts
Rustic redcurrant aromas are dominated by underripe notes of stems and menthol. The palate follows suit, showing tart and tight currant hiding under tones of green peppercorn.
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201084 pts
Notes of dark cherry and berry, toast and Indian spice are a bit blurred, remaining relatively static as the wine is allowed to breathe. Light to medium bodied, it shows some elegance, and the pliant tannins add a soft, dusty grip.