Reviews & Ratings

2023 Ravines Wine Cellars Cabernet Franc "Estate"

Winery: Ravines Wine Cellars

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate"

Wine Category: Cabernet Franc

Grape blend: Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Finger Lakes

State or country: NY

Price: $25

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 92 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: January 8, 2026

Wine Review: This translucent and pale garnet colored Cabernet Franc from Ravines opens with a sandalwood and plum bouquet with hints of wild strawberry and violets. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and juicy. The flavor profile is an oak and spiced red plum blend with notes of stony minerality and tea. We also detected hints of nutmeg and strawberry Twizzler. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and its sticky tannins linger and last for quite some time. We would pair this New York Cab Franc with some pulled chicken or with a charcuterie board. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: 100% estate, sustainably grown Cabernet Franc from our White Springs and 16 Falls Vineyards. Incredibly fresh and inviting with aromas of red currant, cranberries, and mountain herbs. The palate is pure and elegant, with notes of raspberries and hints of earth and spice. A perfect rendition of Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc, aged for a year in our 6-year-old, 2000-liter Austrian and Hungarian Oak casks.

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