Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

Martha Clara Vineyards 2010 “Five-O” Rosé

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

I am the only one in this house who drinks rose. My wife is just not a fan and has said time and time again, “what’s the point”. We argue over it, and it leads me to drink the bottle … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, Martha Clara, Rose | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Long Island, Martha Clara Vineyards, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors | Leave a comment

Paumanok Vineyards 2010 Festival Red

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

This is not Paumanok Vineyards current Festival Red release, they are currently offering the 2011. Never the less, this is intended to be had young, and boy was this young. Paumanok Vineyards 2010 Festival Red ($22) (Sold Out) captures the essence of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, Long Island, Paumanok Vineyards | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Paumanok Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Wine | 1 Comment

Roanoke Vineyards 2008 Blend One

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

2008 marks the last vintage of Roanoke Vineyards Blend One and Blend 2 series. Starting with the 2009 vintage and moving forward you will find one main blend or prime blend now know as Prime Number. Blend 2 is known as the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Blended Wine, Long Island, Red Wine, Roanoke Vineyards | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cassis, Long Island, Merlot, Roanoke Vineyards, Wine | 1 Comment

Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Gabby’s Cabernet Franc: A Study of Two Franc’s Part 1

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

I get excited about wine. I get very excited about Cabernet Franc. I got extremely excited last Christmas when I was able to get my hands on a bottle of Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Gabby’s Cabernet Franc — it was part … Continue reading →