Hermann J. Wiemer Cabernet Franc “Magdalena Vineyard” 2022 750ml

Pristine red-berry, cedar and sandalwood aromas follow through to a medium body with juicy tannins and savory fruit. Toasted-oak character gives a smoky undertone. Solid and exciting. Drinking well now but will improve with age. Drink or hold.

• Country: United States
• Region: New York
• Appellation: Finger Lakes
• Sub Appellation: Seneca Lake
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is not simply an important grape varietal for the fact that it is one of the most widely grown strains of vine in the world, but also because it is a vital grape in the production of many of the finest wines the world has ever seen. For centuries in its native France, it has been a varietal synonymous with elegance and high quality, and has become a key fruit in the production of the Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style blended wines which have gone down in history thanks to their magnificent flavors, aromas and levels of aged complexity. However, Cabernet Franc is also a wine grape varietal for use in single variety, unblended wines, and has plenty to offer on its own. Most commonly, it is renowned for its wide bouquet, which often includes fascinating notes of tobacco, violets or bell pepper over a beautifully pale and decadent liquid.