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Atwater

Atwater
2022 Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes

Pair this wine with:
Beef Vegetables

Category: Cabernet Franc

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.2% RS: .1%
94 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$32

Atwater
2022 Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes

Pair this wine with:
Beef Vegetables

Category: Cabernet Franc

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.2% RS: .1%
Light garnet color. Aromas of cocoa nibs and black raspberry, espresso beans, violet bubblegum, and cedar shavings with a full body and a long blackberry pomegranate, black currant, pipe tobacco and grilled bell pepper, and black raspberry tea finish. Top of the list for FLX red wines; depth of dark red and black fruits with a semi-carbonic candied lift, savory herbs and light barrel spice, all integrated and in balance.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: cocoa nibs and black raspberry, espresso beans, violet bubblegum, and cedar shavings
Taste Flavor: blackberry pomegranate, black currant, pipe tobacco and grilled bell pepper, and black raspberry tea
Sweetness Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years Enjoy on its own
Recipes Pairing: Pot Roast, Steak & Potatoes, Beef Stew
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Top of the list for FLX red wines; depth of dark red and black fruits with a semi-carbonic candied lift, savory herbs and light barrel spice, all integrated and in balance.

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