Jancis Robinson recently reviewed New York Cabernet Franc in a state-wide tasting across the Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, and Long Island. We are honored to be included in this comprehensive review. Our Cabernet Francs were highlighted as follows:
- Magdalena Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023 – 16.5/20 – Aromas of blackberries, cherries and dried flowers with a hint of graphite. Flavours of cherry, blueberry and plum are wrapped in a muscular blanket of tannins that stiffens slightly as notes of blueberry and plum linger with dried herbs, a minty freshness and a faint bitterness. Excellent acidity.
- Cabernet Franc 2022 – 16.5/20 – Light to medium garnet. Smells of perfumed floral and cherry aromas. Bright candied plum and cherry fruit flavours are charming and wrapped in surprisingly muscular tannins. Great acidity and those floral notes continue through the finish. Bright, clean, and very tasty.
- Cabernet Franc 2016 – 17/20 – Smells of graphite, nori seaweed, sumac and cherry fruit. Bright cherry and plum flavours are wrapped in gauzy tannins and shot through with a stony, minty freshness and a hint of salinity. Notes of pencil shavings and dried flowers linger in the finish. Excellent acidity. Poised and seamless. Very pretty.