Willowcroft had its Cabernet Franc tasting on Sunday, featuring Cabernet Francs from all over Virginia.









The wines, featured in order of tasting:

1. 2002 from Breaux Vineyards
2. 2004 from Cardinal Point Vineyards
3. 2000 from Horton Vineyards
4. 2003 from Pearmund Cellars
5. 2004 from Prince Michel
6. 2002 from Tomahawk Mill
7. 2002, 2004 and 2005 from Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

I have reviewed the Willowcroft 2002 Cabernet Franc and that review still stands. The 2004 was okay, but it needs to age, the 2005, on the other hand, was interesting right out of the bottle. It also needs to age, but not as much as the 2004 will need.

Other highlights from the tasting: The Breaux has aged really well, but retained much of the peppery kick associated with Cabernet Franc -- that was my favorite. The Horton has also aged well, losing most of its tannins. The Pearmund has also aged well, but it was a little too bland for my tastes...if you like a more mellow Cabernet Franc, you will like this wine.

The pourers at this event were excellent, they were engaging and knew a great deal about the regions and the different wineries, it made the tasting that much more enjoyable.