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Wine | Cabernet Franc | Meritage | Alchemy | Classic Red |
Hunter's Red |
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Latest Release | 2012 vintage |
2014
blend |
2015 blend |
2015 blend |
2015 blend |
Sweetness | Dry | Dry | Dry | Semi-Dry | Semi-Dry |
Retail | $17.99 | $19.99 | $14.99 | $10.99 | $9.99 |
Available for purchase |
SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | Online, at our Winery and at selected wine stores in New York State | Online, at our Winery and at selected wine stores in New York State | Online, at our Winery and at selected wine stores in New York State |
Grape(s) | Cabernet Franc | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot | Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Lemberger, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Corot Noir, DeChaunac, Merlot & Cabernet Franc | Corot Noir, Seyval Blanc, DeChaunac |
Estate grown & bottled | Yes | Yes | |||
Appellation | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes | Finger Lakes |
Fermentation | Stainless steel & open container | Stainless steel & open container | Stainless steel & open container | Stainless steel & open container | Stainless steel only |
Oak Aging | 18 months (Fr.) | Avg. 12 months (Fr./Am.) |
Avg. 9 months (Fr./Am.) |
Avg 4 months (Fr.) | none |
Alcohol % | 12% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12% | 11% |
pH | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
TA (g/L) | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
Res. Sugar | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.7% | 2% |
Closure | Natural cork | Natural cork | Natural cork | Diam cork | Synthetic cork |
Aroma/Flavor Highlights | cherries, light pepper & oak | rasberries, cherries, spice & firm oak | black cherry notes, subtle oak and hints of light pepper | vibrant fruit flavors, Chianti-style; smooth oak | mellow, perfect red for white wine people |
Food Pairing Suggestions | fine cuts of lamb and beef; creamy cheese | fine cuts of beef, lamb and rich cheeses | hearty meat dishes, rich cheeses and tomato-based Italian cuisine | Italian cuisine, red meats, with and in hearty soups and stews | red meats and pasta with red sauces; fantastic with barbecue |
Serve at | cool room temp | cool room temp | cool room temp | cool room temp | cool room temp or chilled |
Vegan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
First Release | 2000 (99 vintage) |
2006 (04 vintage) |
2007 | 1983 | 1999 |
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