BILLSBORO WINERY CABERNET FRANC
$24.99
Notebook: Cabernet Franc is poised to take pride of place in the Finger Lakes, and in New York as a whole. We certainly feel that it’s a grape capable of making a statement – reflecting both its palce of origin and a winemaker’s style.
We’ve always leaned into the potential elegance of Cab Franc, and this bottling carries on in that vein. A bright ruby color catches the eye, with racy red fruits on the nose and palate. The classic, savory peppercorn and herb notes show up as well. This wine can be enjoyed now but has the structure to evolve gracefully for a decade.
Vineyard: Sawmill Creek Vineyards
Harvest Date: October 19
Fermentation: Stainless steel tank for 80% with 20% in open-top bins. Both lots spent 20 days on the skins.
Aging: Neutral French oak for 9 months. Lightly filtered, then bottled on August 12, 2024.
ABV 13.3%
Cases Produced 312
- Size: .750L
Description
92, James Suckling
Lively and centered, showing aromas of brambleberries and bruised strawberries. The silky palate has well-integrated notes of sweet spices, cigar humidor, mocha and dark, dusty cherries.
