Today's Wine Review
2025 Apollo's Praise Rose "Dry Rose of Cabernet Franc"
Winery: Apollo's Praise
Vintage: 2025
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Dry Rose of Cabernet Franc"
Wine Category: Rose
Grape blend: Cabernet Franc
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Finger Lakes
State or country: NY
Price: $22
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)
Review date: April 14, 2026
Wine Review: This clear and maraschino cherry red colored dry Rosé of Cabernet Franc from Apollo's Praise opens with a ruby grapefruit and nectarine bouquet with hints of lemon zest and peas. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, smooth, and a little zesty. The flavor profile is a stony minerality and watermelon hard candy blend with notes of pink grapefruit and maraschino cherry. I also detected hints of lime zest and tangerine. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity display nice length. I would pair this Dry Rosé with prosciutto e melone. (prosciutto and melon) Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: This Rosé is equal parts generous and serious. Aromas of pomegranate, raspberry, and tomato jump out immediately, and lead to a densely structured midpalate. Dare we say slightly tannic? That is enrobed with generous berry and grapefruit flavors. A burst of apricot leads to a long finish that could be called mineral, but we would also (positively!) call slightly bitter. These contrasts make for a wine that is excellent with food or on its own; it keeps drawing you back for more.
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