Sunday, May 25, 2025

Cuvée de Cantegral – 2016; Calais Winery; Hye, Texas

Behold, presenting an exceptional and world class Cabernet Franc that is sure to captivate any connoisseur with just one sip. Racing in at 15.4 abv, this Newsom Vineyards sourced fruit from the Texas High Plains AVA comes across as very well balanced for a high alcohol wine. At nearly nine years of age, it exhibits a smooth profile with notes of raspberry and white pepper, accompanied by an earthy quality and a hint of dark cherry.  That “black stuff” you might see in the bottle is just the tell tale sign of greatness at work. The wine has some great acidity to it so make sure to bring some good fat to your protein feast. If other Cab Francs haven’t been your thing, this one should win you over. Santé!


www.calaiswinery.com

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