Lucas Vineyards
Lucas Vineyards produces Cabernet Franc from the Finger Lakes region of New York, where cool-climate conditions shape the varietal's characteristic structure and aromatic profile. The winery's portfolio centers on this single grape, with three expressions ranging from the core Cabernet Franc to the Reserve Estate Collection and Limited Reserve bottlings. Wine Enthusiast has rated the Reserve Estate Collection at 88 points, the standard Cabernet Franc at 87.5, and the Limited Reserve at 87.2. In the Finger Lakes, Cabernet Franc thrives in the region's glacial soils and moderate growing season, developing the herbaceous and red-fruit notes typical of the variety in cooler climates. Lucas Vineyards' focused approach to this single varietal reflects both the terroir of upstate New York and the precision required to coax complexity from a grape that demands careful ripening.
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Wine Enthusiast