Forge Cabernet Franc ‘Railroad Vineyard’ 2023 - Seneca Lake, NY
$36  Soul Wine Price $30.60

Planted in the early 1990’s, this is a powerful, broad shouldered Cabernet Franc that is going to be a keeper for the long haul. It reminds us of Caywood Cabernet Franc in its structure but more red fruit driven, think roasted strawberry than forest fruit.

With few exceptions, most of our vineyard sites have been named by Forge Cellars. The naming process takes a few things into consideration: the history of the site (uses or family occupations), the location and physical attributes, and anecdotes from our conversations with the growers. Stretched along a clearly defined bygone route from the Lehigh Valley Railroad, the dirt path and railroad ties continue to delineate rows of vines and woodlands in our Railroad Vineyard. The visual history here is undeniable, hence its namesake.

East side Seneca Lake - Lodi

Soils: Honeoye silt loam on shale

Elevation: 720 ft. (3% to 8% slopes)

Years Planted: early 1990s

Harvest Date: Oct. 25

Hand-harvested and sorted

Spontaneous fermentation in wooden vat

Alcohol: 13% by vol.

Production: 466 cases