Estate Grown. Fruit forward. A flavorful, sophisticated expression of Cabernet Franc. Aged in European Oak barrels. Pairs well with pork, barbeque and roasted root vegetables.

"Warm Haw River Valley is red wine country. This medium-bodied edition of Cabernet Franc reminds one of the versions found in Chinon, in the Loire Valley, France. Showing a bright cherry red color, the wine exhibits aromas and flavors of cranberry with a delicious fruit-driven finish. Oak is completely integrated, and tannins are soft and supple. Evolves well in the glass, gathering character in mid-palate."       -- Jane Garvey, Wine Critic AWS

• The 2011 Estate Cabernet Franc won a silver medal at the 2016 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition and received NC QAP Certification.
• The 2010 Estate Cabernet Franc won silver medals at both the 2013 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition and the NC Wine Competition
• The 2009 Cabernet Franc medal at the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Wine Competition
• The 2008 Estate Cabernet Franc won a silver medal at the 2011 Finger Lakes International Competition and medaled in the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
• The 2007 Estate Cabernet Franc earned 88 points from the the AWS and medaled in the 2010 Mid-Atlantic Wine Competition, the 2010 NC Wine Competition, the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Wine Competition and the 2009 NC Wine Competition
• The 2006 Estate Cab Franc took a silver medal at the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Wine Competition and medaled again in the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Wine Competition 
• The 2005 Estate Cab Franc medaled at the 2008 NC State Fair