The American Vine Rating
Drink Window
2025–2030
Brighter and more floral than the 2023, with a precision that confirms Meadowbrook as one of New Jersey's most serious producers.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright ruby with a violet rim.
Aroma: Pronounced floral lift — violet, fresh red cherry, and a hint of crushed herbs.
Palate: Medium-bodied with silky tannins, red cherry, raspberry, and a structural clarity that is the hallmark of the vintage.
Finish: Clean, precise, and long, with a mineral thread and lingering floral note..
Food Pairings
Roasted chicken, duck breast, mushroom pasta, soft-ripened cheese
About the Wine
The 2024 Whole Berry Cabernet Franc is Meadowbrook's most precise and aromatic expression of the variety to date. It trades some of the 2023's savory depth for a floral lift and structural clarity that is genuinely exciting.
About Meadowbrook Winery
Meadowbrook Winery in Hunterdon County, New Jersey has built its reputation on Cabernet Franc. The estate's clay-loam soils, warm summers, and cool Atlantic-influenced nights create conditions that suit the variety's need for warmth without sacrificing the acidity that gives it structure.
The American Vine's Take
If you have been paying attention to New Jersey wine, this is a bottle that rewards that attention. If you have not been paying attention, this is a good place to start.
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