CJS Vineyards & Aurelius Winery is a producer of fine Finger Lakes wines. As a small producer we make and release limited case lots of dry, semidry and semisweet wines. Our wines are only available in our tasting room and in limited quantities at Owasco Wine & Liquors in Auburn, New York.

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Estate Cabernet Franc 2006

WINE: Cabernet Franc

APPELLATION: Finger Lakes

VINTAGE: 2006

AGING: American oak barrels - 32 months

HARVEST DATE: October 14, 2006

ACIDITY: 7.0g/L TA

HARVEST BRIX: 19.0o

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.0%

GROWING CONDITIONS: A cool summer with a late fall harvest.

BOTTLING DATE: July 19, 2009

Available beginning October 2009

Our 2006 Cabernet Franc is a wonderful full bodied dry red, with a hint of residual sugar, black pepper nose, and a tart ripe cherry finish. Alcohol is 13.0% Pairs well with lamb, beef or pasta!