EV & EM VINEYARDS 2019 CABERNET FRANC

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One of the first EV & EM Vineyards wines produced under their label is the ev & em 2 cf19 cabernet franc, a 2019 Cabernet Franc.    The flavor profile and enjoyment of wines are as much about what is in the bottle as the context in which it is drunk.  A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to try a tasting of the Cabernet Franc while the renovations are in progress at EV & EM.  The bottle had been opened and used several times for the tasting, taking care to vacuum-preserve the wine between pours.  The multiple openings combined with the scent of fresh paint in the air contributed to a different profile.  While still very good, the tasting at home was even better.  In the home environment, the bottle was tapped using an Argon gas-based preservation system, and the wine was allowed about 30 minutes to breathe and develop in the glass Figure 1). 

As was the case at the winery tasting, the nose bursts forth with the fruit of strawberry, bramble, and some Raspberry, but the Raspberry component increased.  Also, most noticeable were hints of Pyrazines (Herbaceous roasted bell pepper notes).  The natural spiciness was toned down slightly, and the tannins were less crunchy and better structured.  As the finish develops, pepper and cedar shavings linger.  

Overall, the wine in the home context was more rich and complex, with some sharp edges burnished off.  That was a fine selection to bring home and well worth bringing home more as a daily wine. 

FIG 1 - EV&EM 2019 CABERNET FRANC 12 MAR 2022


Location: EV & EM VINEYARD 3165 Main Rd, Laurel, NY 11948, USA

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