Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
Region: Northern Virginia
Country: U.S.
Year: 2011
Price: $24
Winery Review: Bright red fruit aromas of strawberry, cherry and cranberry that are complimented by soft oak notes. Gently extracted in order to make this a fresh, young drinking style of Cabernet Franc, the wine exhibits supple tannins, fresh red fruits and good balance. A great summer red wine that will pair well with a wide variety of dishes, from grilled tuna or pork chops to pasta.
My Review: The Barns Cabernet Franc had a nose of cherry and vanilla. While I enjoy these aromas, I have come to find that it is one that is quite common, so I wasn't particularly impressed. However, the second I tasted this wine, my views completely changed. I was a little unsure when the winery description said that this was "a great summer wine," since I wouldn't generally think of a red wine as a summer wine. However, I was extremely shocked at how smooth this wine wine. It had very soft tannins, but was very well balanced. This was probably one of the best red wines I have ever tasted.
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