Atwater Estate Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes, USA

阿特沃特品麗珠紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：3403

On the taut side, but with enough stuffing to keep the red cherry, red currant and white pepper notes going through the finish. Drink now. 365 cases made. –JM

Solid, with a subtle roasted vanilla bean note framing black cherry, red currant and tobacco flavors. There's good length and depth. Drink now. 400 cases made. -JM

There are a number of lovely Cab Francs coming from the Finger Lakes, but the smell of ripe red cherries accented with rich mocha, vanilla and smoke make Atwater’s especially enticing. Lusciously fruity on the palate with intense blackberry and raspberry flavors, it’s balanced with rustic notes of bramble, herbs, earth and violets. Soft tannins and smoke carry through to a long finish. ——A.I.(4/1/2011)—— 88

Slightly airy, with a dusting of spice over medium-weight currant, cherry and incense notes, followed by a soft, mature finish. Drink now. 475 cases made. -JM

Here’s an archetypical Cabernet Franc nose: green vegetables, cigar, tobacco and tomato skin. Raw tomato notes come through on the silky palate while a bit of rhubarb marks the medium finish. Drink up. ——W.E.(12/15/2009)—— 84