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2023 Valley Road Vineyards Cabernet Franc "Reserve"

Valley Road Vineyards 2023 Reserve Cabernet Franc

Winery: Valley Road Vineyards

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Reserve"

Wine Category: Cabernet Franc

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Monticello

State or country: VA

Price: $32

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)

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

Review date: July 12, 2026

Wine Review: This hazy and deep ruby colored Cabernet Franc from Valley Road Vineyards opens with a cedar and red raspberry bouquet with hints of new leather and sandalwood. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, smooth, and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a complex blend of cedar influenced black raspberry and black jellybean blend with notes of mocha and black plum. We also detected hints of tobacco, black tea, and a touch of graphite. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and medium dusty tannins stick around for quite some time. We would pair this Cab Franc with beef bourguignon. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Our 2023 vintage offers violet notes on the nose, followed by a lively palate of white pepper and fresh berries, and a long, pleasing finish. Aged 10 months in 20% new French oak. 100% Valley Road Vineyards estate fruit.

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