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Wines of the Finger Lakes : Featured Selection: LAMOREAUX LANDING 2007 T23 CABERNET FRANC
Prevailing wisdom is that all the best wines produced from Finger Lakes vineyards are white. In recent years, however, a small number of wineries have succeeded in making increasing amounts of good red wine. One of the producers leading the way is Mark Wagner's Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars, located on the east shore of Seneca Lake.
Originally in the business of growing grapes for other wineries, Wagner has produced his own estate-grown wines since the 1990 vintage. Initially garnering praise for Riesling, Char-donnay, and sparkling wines, Lamoreaux Landing has received increasing kudos for the quality of their red wines, particularly those made from Cabernet Franc.
Hailing from the cool climate of France's Loire Valley, Cabernet Franc is viewed by many as an ideal red grape for the Finger Lakes. In the right hands, it can produce lovely, fragrant wines that are an excellent red complement to the region's much-admired Rieslings.
Lamoreaux's 2007 T23 is a fine example of good Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc. Originally named for the number of the stainless steel tank from which it was bottled, the T23 receives no oak treatment. Its compelling aroma evokes fresh berries with hints of cedar, and the purity of its fruit flavors makes for delicious drinking. Try this beauty with grilled meat, roast chicken, or a nice, fresh goat cheese.
— Dave Pohl
Dave Pohl, MA '79, is a wine buyer at Northside Wine & Spirits in Ithaca.
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