Winemaker Notes
Dark red brick in color. Classic aroma is filling the glass. Cassis, light toasted sandalwood, roasted almonds, licorice, and ripe plums. The mouth-feel is rich but elegant. Fine dark cherry and fig notes are surrounded by well-integrated toasted oak and layers of velvet tannins. There is nice concentration of the fruit and a smooth but lively long finish. This is a beautiful Cabernet Franc, fruit driven, sophisticated and balanced.
This is an extremely versatile wine, perfect to pair with a array of different foods. Best served a few degrees below room temperature, this wine pairs beautifully with burgers, lamb, pheasant, chicken, veal or mushroom dishes. Serve it with grilled salmon for a delicious, yet unusual, complement.
Blend: 82% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A selection of the best blocks available to the winery, the 2020 Cabernet Franc Caya is a blend of 82% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Special care is taken in the vineyards to ensure no clusters of fruit are touching on the vine. Aged 20 months in 35% to 40% new French oak, it's nonetheless striking for its fragrance, which encompasses notions of spring flowers, pomegranate, black tea, tobacco and damp humus. It's medium-bodied or a little bigger (13.5% alcohol), with a firm, structured feel on the palate and a long, tart finish.
For over 30 years, Wölffer Estate Vineyard has been known as one of the finest producers on the East Coast and a center for innovation and hospitality. They are committed to producing premium, distinctive wines, ciders and spirits through a dedication to quality, penchant for style and celebration of place.
Wölffer Estate was founded in 1988 by Christian Wölffer, a man with great creative vision and a huge passion for life. The estate today is owned and operated by his children, Marc and Joey Wölffer and Winemaker/Partner Roman Roth. The estate spans approximately 170 acres including the acclaimed 55 acre sustainably farmed vineyard located in Sagaponack, NY. They also own 28 acres on the North Fork of Long Island, 200 acres in Mendoza, Argentina and 2.5 acres in Mallorca, Spain. Finally, they partner with carefully selected growers on 338 acres on the North Fork of Long Island as well as 1,750 acres in Côtes de Provence, France.
The unique combination of Bridgehampton loam soil and breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, located 2.6 miles from the estate, provide maritime conditions perfect for achieving the balance of ripeness and acidity that has come to define Wölffer’s signature style: food friendly, elegant and built for longevity. Their dry ciders and gin have extended Wölffer quality into new categories, exemplifying their drive for innovation and excellence.
Cabernet Franc, a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, is the subtler and more delicate of the Cabernets. Today Cabernet Franc produces outstanding single varietal wines across the wine-producing world. Somm Secret—One of California's best-kept secrets is the Happy Canyon appellation of Santa Barbara. Here Cabernet Franc shines as a single varietal wine or in blends, expressing sumptuous fruit, savory aromas and polished tannins.
A far-reaching peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the city of New York, the Long Island appellation includes The Hamptons and North Fork AVAs. With a maritime climate and conditions not unlike that in Bordeaux, the region excels in the production of Bordeaux varieties, namely Merlot and Cabernet Franc.