Heron Hill, 2020 Ingle Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes, New York, USA | Cab Franc Chronicles

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The FLX AVA is still getting its feet under itself on cab franc…..just like it took a couple of decades to hone in to our Riesling abilities, it’s going to take some time for our winemakers to grasp “what” cab franc can and should be here. Not sure we should be the “US Chinon” arm, but like our Rieslings, we need to find our typicity. I’d be willing to bet our older vines that have drilled down to our shale and limestone show better than those rooted in the decomposed glacial deposits covered with loam and topsoil. We also have a light easy drinking palate around here too, so, that’ll affect production too. I just hope we don’t have an uprooting of plants to meet the “fad” grapes ( not that 5hey aren’t good) that can produce quicker profits since younger vines can produce wines that meet local palates faster. Awesome video. Thank you.

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Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Carl! I am very optimistic about Cabernet Franc in the Finger Lakes. As you said, I think it is a question of producers finding their footing, embracing the grape's personality, and finding what Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc is to them and feeling confident to promote and share that style with consumers. I think the region is well on its way. My sense is producers really believe in the grape, and are committed to make it THE red grape of the region. We have lots to look forward to!! 😁