From the first harvest of Cabernet Franc at our Quaker Run vineyard, it was clear that we had something special, deserving of its own dedicated bottling. Embodying a harmonious expression of our mountainside fruit, it reflects the purity and precision that are the hallmarks of this special site.&nbsp;We often say that our approach to Cabernet Franc is more Burgundy than Bordeaux, meaning we look for silky rather than abrupt tannins and favor the aromatic potential of the grape over the flavor of the barrel. The result is a wine that leads with aromatic complexity, and strikes a delicate balance of texture and freshness.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dl1y77tpm/image/upload/v1726600926/5_U1_A1282_17c0131969.jpg" alt="5U1A1282.jpg">&nbsp;The 2021 Quaker Run Cabernet Franc introduces a more pronounced intensity and notable savory character. This vintage captures some of the nuances of Quaker Run vineyard with aromas of red stone fruits and forest floor, followed by a toasted herb profile. Accenting these attributes, the flavors on the palate include fig, black pepper, and dried marjoram. The mouthfeel features moderate density and fine persistent tannins.&nbsp;

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dl1y77tpm/image/upload/v1726681819/5_U1_A6491_z_685b344bbe.jpg" alt="5U1A6491 z.jpg">&nbsp;In the VineyardThe 2021 vintage at Early Mountain was marked by the influence of Virginia’s dynamic climate. From the start, it was an exciting year, with each vineyard site experiencing its own unique set of conditions that greatly impacted the fruit. Quaker Run saw minimal frost in the early spring, sparing the vines from significant damage. Early season rains gave way to a dry bloom period, ensuring a good fruit set. Warm days throughout the growing season allowed for even ripening across the vineyard, leading to a high quality vintage.&nbsp;Late-season rains added some challenge to the harvest logistics, but the timing was rather fortuitous, as the fruit had already reached optimal ripeness. The vineyard crew was also busy managing our new plantings that needed extra care, but the final result was a vintage that exceeded our expectations. The 2021 Quaker Run Cabernet Franc captures the essence of this unique year, blending site-driven character with the quality that defines our wines.&nbsp;The 2021 Quaker Run Cabernet Franc is a wine of aromatic generosity and depth, capturing the essence of this special vineyard.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now available <a href="https://store.earlymountain.com/product/2021-Quaker-Run-Cabernet-Franc?productListName=Current%20Releases&amp;position=2&amp;utm_source=Master+Email+List&amp;utm_campaign=e96bcc3ee8-New+Release%2C+Quaker+Run+Chardonnay_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_-89214ce195-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&amp;mc_cid=e96bcc3ee8&amp;mc_eid=UNIQID">online</a> and in our Tasting Room. 🍷

New Release, 2021 Quaker Run Cabernet Franc

Crafted from our iconic Quaker Run vineyard, the 2021 Quaker Run Cabernet Franc introduces a pronounced intensity and notable savory character. This vintage captures the nuances of our mountainside vineyard with notes of red stone fruits, forest floor, and a unique toasted herb profile. The palate follows with flavors of red stone fruits, fig, black pepper, and dried marjoram. As a single vineyard offering, this Cabernet Franc is a refined and elegant homage to our special mountainside Quaker Run Vineyard.