Name: Horton Vineyards Cabernet Franc
Variety: 79% Cabernet Franc, 14% Tannat, 7% Merlot
Variety: 79% Cabernet Franc, 14% Tannat, 7% Merlot
Region: Virginia
Country: USA
Year: 2014
Price: $15
Winery Review: This wine was 100% steel fermented and then barrel aged (new and once used American & French oak) for 8 months. Aromas of violets and tar combine with spicy oak flavors in this robust wine. Horton Cabernet Franc was the first in the United States using the traditional blending variety, Tannat. The result is a wine with a firm structure, ripe fruit and a spicy finish.
Country: USA
Year: 2014
Price: $15
Winery Review: This wine was 100% steel fermented and then barrel aged (new and once used American & French oak) for 8 months. Aromas of violets and tar combine with spicy oak flavors in this robust wine. Horton Cabernet Franc was the first in the United States using the traditional blending variety, Tannat. The result is a wine with a firm structure, ripe fruit and a spicy finish.
My Review: I was looking forward to this Cabernet Franc. Cab Francs are my favorite varietal. The nose was of oak and spice with some rotten grape thrown in. The taste was mainly red berries with more spice coming through ending with vanilla. The finish was smooth. The wine was just okay. It is not my favorite Cab Franc.
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