Ravines Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes (New York) Cabernet Franc 2022 ($26)

Cabernet Franc has proven to be a good source of red wine from the Finger Lakes. Ravines Wine Cellars offers a range of fine red, white, rosé and sparkling wines. They are best known for their Rieslings, but red wine lovers should take note of this Cabernet Franc as well. The 2022 Cabernet Franc is made in a deliciously ripe and round style. The bouquet shows floral violet scents enhanced by black and red cherry fruits with hints of cocoa, graphite, green herbs and black pepper. The black cherry and red cherry fruit flavors are underscored by a cocoa-like richness as well as floral nuances, savory herbal tones, subtle oak and a silky texture. It is a delicious rendition of Cabernet Franc in a Finger Lakes style.
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