I like several of the others, but my favorite of Shinn Estate Vineyards’ current red releases is their 2005 Cabernet Franc
($39).
Extremely aromatic, the nose is a mélange of raspberry, cherry,
earth, herbs and Moroccan spice market aromas.
Gentle tannins provide just the
right structure for a wine that deftly balances fruit flavor with
nice earthiness and spice. Raspberries, sage, grilled mushrooms and savory
spice mingle on the palate showing both intensity and nuance.
This is
the sort of wine, despite the price, that proves cabernet franc just
might be Long Island’s best red variety. Simply delicious, and with
only 175 cases made, there isn’t much of it.
Drink now and for up to
five years.
Grape(s): 100% cabernet franc
Producer: Shinn Estate Vineyards
AVA: North Fork of Long Island
Price: $39
Rating: 
(3.5 out of 5 | Very good-to-Delicious)
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