I am going to Indiana to visit my friend Becky next weekend. While I am out there we are going to visit a couple of Indiana wineries. i thought as an exchange I would bring her a couple of Virginia wines. The first choice that springs to mind is a Cabernet Franc, but which one?
You all know I have been disappointed in the 2005 crop of Cabernet Francs. Fortunately for me, Horton's current release, which is amazing, is their 2000 vintage making it an easy choice.
In addition to a representative varietal I also want a bottle that shows off the talent of Virginia winemakers. For the second bottle I was thinking of Pearmund's Meritage or Tarara's Wild River Red.
Any other suggestions?
You all know I have been disappointed in the 2005 crop of Cabernet Francs. Fortunately for me, Horton's current release, which is amazing, is their 2000 vintage making it an easy choice.
In addition to a representative varietal I also want a bottle that shows off the talent of Virginia winemakers. For the second bottle I was thinking of Pearmund's Meritage or Tarara's Wild River Red.
Any other suggestions?
Labels: Cabernet Franc, Horton, Indiana, Pearmund, Tarara
posted by allan at 10:37 PM
3 Comments:
Unless you are sold on reds, I'd suggest a white since spring is rapidly approaching. My recent favorites have been the Viognier from Chrysalis (though a little steep of a price tag for my taste) and the Sarah's Patio White, also from Chrysalis. A good old standby is always the Governer's White from the Williamsburg Winery. Have fun in Indiana!
Hello Allan,
The Meritage sounds like a nice selection; if I am correct the Tarara wine is a summer wine best served chilled, with is a tad of sweetness. I say bring both, they both have a place in the course of a day.
For Cabernet Francs, I would try the Waterford 02, if there is any available and the Doukenie 04 – also something neat might be the King Family Late Harvest Viognier and one of the blends from Hillsborough.
On your comment about 05 Cab’s; I am starting to think that perhaps it is the trend towards pumping the Cabernet Francs up to add tannic structure and complexity – I mean some have 25% something else (Petit Verdot, Tannat, Malbec) which can really change the wine from what one would expect out of a standard, nicely done Cabernet Franc. I will have a post about that upcoming and actually felt the same about a few and that was my reasoning.
Have a great trip!
Dezel
Oops, Allan, I meant King Family Late Harvest Cabernet Franc and Rappahannock Viognier 05. Sorry -
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