Reviews & Ratings
2023 Cross Keys Vineyards Cabernet Franc
Winery: Cross Keys Vineyards
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard:
Wine Category: Cabernet Franc
Grape blend: Cabernet Franc
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Shenandoah Valley
State or country: VA
Price: $45
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)
Review date: June 1, 2026
Wine Review: This garnet-colored Cabernet Franc from Cross Keys opens with a dark chocolate and nutmeg bouquet with hints of black raspberry and violets. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, clean, and fresh. The flavor profile is a cedar and red currant blend with notes of strawberry licorice and stony minerality. I also detected hints of tobacco, cured meat, and red plum. The finish is dry, and its flavors, bright acidity, and moderate tannins drift away nicely. I would pair this Cab Franc with a grilled venison steak. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: The 2024 Cabernet Franc hits a great balance point of power and detail. The nose is perfumed with violets, ripe cherries, and plums with traces of olives. The palate is complete, balanced, and long. Bright red fruit flows with the fine, robust tannins into a finish laced cedar and subtle hints of earthiness.
