Reviews & Ratings

2023 Paradise Springs Cabernet Franc "Brown Bear Vineyard"

Winery: Paradise Springs

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Brown Bear Vineyard"

Wine Category: Cabernet Franc

Grape blend: Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Shenandoah Valley

State or country: VA

Price: $43

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 92 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: August 8, 2025

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet Franc from Paradise Springs opens with a sandalwood and currant bouquet with hints of red licorice and peony. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with plus acidity. The mouthfeel is smooth, fresh and fruit forward. The flavor profile is stewed black plum and black raspberry blend with notes of stony minerality and cedar. We also detected hints of red currant and touch of pomegranate in the aftertaste. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and mild dusty tannins drift away nicely. We would pair this Cab Franc with turkey dinner with cranberry or with veal Milanese. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The 2023 growing season will go down as one of our ripest and best vintages in modern Virginia winemaking history. The intent behind this Cabernet Franc is to showcase one of our unique vineyard terroirs in the Shenandoah Valley. This is a medium-bodied wine with aromatic notes of black cherry and licorice, followed by white pepper spice. The silky texture of the fine grain tannins on the palate lead to flavors of cherry and blueberry. The wine finishes with a touch of baking spice.

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