Name: Fincastle Cabernet Franc 2013

Variety: Cabernet Franc

Region: Virginia

Country: USA

Year: 2013

Price: ~$11

Review (Fincastle Winery): Dry red aged 24 months in oak. Less tannic than Sauvignon with hints of anise, blackberry and black cherry.

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My Review: This wine is aromatic with woody, oak/briar, as well as earthy/leafy smell. The taste seems sweet, but that could be because of the low tannins. The sweetness turns to a sour quality after the initial attack, tasting like raspberries that are not yet ripe, with a subtle taste of a cigar box. I liked this wine initially, but the sweetness and sour aspect were overpowering with nothing to balance it out.