Episode 142: Stony Knoll 2005 Cabernet Franc

Posted by Jeffrey L. Cohen in Featured Articles, Red on 01 19th, 2011 | no responses

North Carolina Wine TV Review:
The Stony Knoll 2005 Cabernet Franc is a bottle of wine we bought on clearance, so we didn’t know what to expect. Kipp is initially overwhelmed with the smell of buttered popcorn, and Jeff describes it as old nothing. This wine has very little flavor and no fruit. It is as if you added sour flavor to a glass of water and put in a drop of diet cranberry juice for color. We cannot recommend this wine. We also talk about how to know if a wine should be put away or enjoyed now.

Rating:

according to the North Carolina Wine Ratings Scale

Price: Winery: $15 Clearance: $5.99

Availability: From the Winery and Select Wine Shops

About Stony Knoll 2005 Cabernet Franc (from the winery):
A medium-bodied dry wine with 10 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 18 months in new Hungarian oak and neutral French oak barrels. Has a velvety smooth finish that tastes great with all meats and vegetables.

About Stony Knoll Vineyards (from the winery):
Stony Knoll Vineyard’s first harvest took place in the fall of 2002. We have planted Cabernet Savignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Syrah and they are currently available for purchase. You may purchase our wines from this website, local vendors, restaurants and at our winery. Private tastings are also offered by appointment and the facility can be reserved for special events.

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