The American Vine Rating
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2025–2031
Long Island's glamour estate does Cabernet Franc right — polished, maritime, unmistakably Hamptons.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium ruby.
Aroma: Red currant and cherry with dried herbs, tobacco, and a saline whiff of the Atlantic.
Palate: Medium bodied with polished tannins, fresh acidity, and a supple, modern texture.
Finish: Smooth and persistent, with red fruit, herbs, and subtle oak..
Food Pairings
Grilled fish, roast chicken, summer vegetables, brie
About the Wine
This Cabernet Franc comes from the estate's Sagaponack maritime terroir on the South Fork of Long Island. The long, cool 2022 growing season gave the wine its aromatic lift and Atlantic freshness.
About Wolffer Estate
Founded in 1988 by Christian Wölffer, Wolffer Estate turned the potato fields of the Hamptons into one of the East Coast's most stylish wineries — a pioneer of Long Island's fine-wine and rosé fame.
The American Vine's Take
Elegant, coastal, and refined — a Long Island red that drinks like it costs twice as much.
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