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2023 Michael Shaps Cabernet Franc

Winery: Michael Shaps

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Cabernet Franc

Grape blend: Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Monticello

State or country: VA

Price: $40

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: May 15, 2026

Wine Review: This clear and dark ruby colored Cabernet Franc from Michael Shaps opens with a marionberry and smoked meats bouquet with hints of violets, graphite, and leather. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and seamless. The flavor profile is a stewed black plum, blackberry, and graphite blend with notes of tobacco and black tea. We also detected hints of black licorice and black pepper. The finish is dry. It flavors, acidity, and initially grippy tannins stick around for quite some time. The tannins do round out nicely with some aeration. So, we would recommend decanting this Cabernet Franc for a bit before serving it with burnt ends. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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