Same Grape, Different Stories: Cabernet Franc Across Virginia

Cabernet Franc has become one of Virginia’s most compelling calling cards—fresh, lifted, and quietly complex. This guided tasting explores five distinct expressions of the state’s most planted grape, ranging from bright, red-fruited and floral to savory, herbal, and peppery; from lighter, chillable styles to more structured, cellar-worthy bottlings. Along the way, discover how site and winemaking philosophy shape style; often as much as geography itself.

Moderator: Erin Scala | Panelists: Boela Gerber, Corry Craighill, Todd Henkle, Joy Ting, Megan Siebel

Featured wines:

Southwest Mountains Vineyards: 2024 Virginia Hills Cabernet Franc

Valley Road Vineyards: 2023 Cabernet Franc

  • 100% Cabernet Franc

  • ABV: 13%

    Wholesale Price: $14

    Retail Price: $19.95

  • Distributor: Free Run Wine Merchants

    Darcy Ryan: darcy@freerunwinemerchants.com

  • 100% Cabernet Franc

  • ABV: 13.3%

    Wholesale Price: $15

    Retail Price: $31.95

  • Distributor: Virginia Winery Distribution Company

Lost Creek Vineyards: 2021 Cabernet Franc

Joy Ting: 2022 Amuse

  • 78% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot

  • ABV: 13.5%

    Wholesale Price: $23.33

    Retail Price: $45

  • Distributor: Virginia Winery Distribution Company

    Todd Henkle, 703-861-1083

  • Joy Ting

    vawrex@gmail.com

15 Peaks: 2023 Cabernet Franc

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