An aroma of red cherry and rose petals complements the ripe pepper and red fruit flavors in this Cabernet Franc. Its structured silkiness and smooth tannin combined with a lingering finish make it an excellent partner to beef stew, steak or stuffed peppers.

Awards: 2025 Terroir NJ Wine Showcase - Premiere Showcase Selection

Pairing suggestions : Steak, Dried Meats, and BBQ Pork

Technical Information:

Origin: Bellview Winery, Landisville, New Jersey; Outer Coastal Plain AVA

Harvest Dates: 9/28/2023

Harvest Chemistries: Brix: 20.8°; TA:  5.56 g/L; pH:  3.60

Vinification:

Yeast: CSM

Fermentation: September 28th - October 6th

Temperature: Average 75F

Malolactic: Yes

Barrel: 15 months in Neutral French & American Oak

Bottling Date: 7/17/25

Number of Bottles Produced: 1,224 750ml bottles; 102 cases

Composition: 97.5% Cabernet Franc, 2.5% Merlot

Bottling Statistics:

pH: 3.62

TA: 5.40 g/L

Alcohol: 13.5%

Residual Sugar: 0g/100ml