About this wine
Bedell Cellars' Cabernet Franc is a benchmark varietal bottling from the North Fork of Long Island, made from sustainably farmed, estate-grown fruit fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in older French oak to preserve varietal purity. Wine Spectator praised the wine for offering 'a pure beam of red currant and bitter cherry fruit laced with subtle minerality,' and it consistently scores in the low-to-mid 90s from critics across vintages.
A lighter-bodied, food-friendly red that's a great entry point into North Fork Cabernet Franc.
Sommelier's Note
"A textbook example of cool-climate East Coast Cabernet Franc — pure red fruit with a savory, peppery edge."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, herb-crusted beef, goat cheese, and mushroom-based dishes.
When to drink it
Casual dinners with grilled or roasted meats, or an easy introduction to East Coast reds.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Franc
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥3,500-5,500 (reference conversion from typical US retail price of about $23-35)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Cabernet Franc, estate-grown on the North Fork, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in older (non-new) French oak barrels to retain the variety's characteristic red-fruit purity and peppery lift.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does this Cabernet Franc taste like?
- Wine Spectator described it as showing a pure beam of red currant and bitter cherry fruit laced with subtle minerality.
- Why is it aged in older oak instead of new barrels?
- Older French oak preserves the fruit's purity and the variety's peppery character without adding heavy oak flavors.
- Is this a good introductory red wine?
- Yes, its lighter body and bright red-fruit profile make it approachable for those new to East Coast reds.
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