Cabernet Franc "Caya", Wölffer Estate, Long Island, NY, 2021

2021 Wölffer Estate Caya Cabernet Franc

• James Suckling: 93/100 — refined and racy, medium-bodied, with polished tannins, clarity and focus.
• Tastings.com: 93/100 — the 2021 score is reported by multiple retailers, though I could not locate the original 2021 Tastings.com review.
• Jancis Robinson: reviewed by Alder Yarrow; the numerical score is member-only.

Winery tasting notes: dark berries, violets, sandalwood, prune, dried fig, licorice and toasted oak, with rich fruit, velvet tannins, minerality and a smooth, savory finish.

Overall: A 93-point-class Long Island Cabernet Franc, combining ripe dark fruit and richness with elegant tannins, freshness and mineral character.