| Rating | 94 2019 Top 50 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
Finger Lakes New York USA |
| ABV | 13% |
| Price | $21.00 Value Pick |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2020-01-08 |
Perfect For
Cold Weather Hibernation, Drinking Outside the Lines, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir , Sangiovese
Ravines Wine Cellars Cabernet Franc 2017 Review
This wine immediately grabs your senses. You cannot deny the aromas of walking through a forest in fall with crisp air and the comfy aroma of dead leaves and wet stone, it’s a bit dizzying. The fruit element is bramble-y, like picked berries from the forest. The palate has a subtle grip from very well integrated tannin that holds you close with a gentle release. You're basically drinking upstate New York in this bottle. It’s a great wine.
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