The Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Franc, an outstanding Maryland red wine, is quickly becoming our signature wine. Our 2005 won a Double Gold in the 2007 International Eastern Wine Competition. The Franc demonstrates Mid-Atlantic winemaking at its finest. While excellent now, the Cabernet Franc will be at its best in two years and will continue to age gracefully for another 4 years.

2008 Cabernet Franc
Silver Medalist: 2009 American Wine Society's Commercial Wine Competition
Bronze Medalist: 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition
Bronze Medalist: 2010 Maryland Winemasters' Choice Awards
Cabernet Franc seems to like it here in the Mid Atlantic. “Francs” produced in this region, most
notably Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Franc, can compete with any Cabernet Franc
produced in established wine regions throughout the world. Blended with Cabernet Sauvignon,
this elegant wine will pair well with roast chicken and fowl along with lean cuts of beef and game.
With a clear, bright brick red color, the Cabernet Franc displays a floral and rose petal perfume mixed with top notes of blackberry, black currant and a touch of oak wood smoke. The flavors are a combination of the aromatic notes with typical black pepper and tea impressions noted in previous vintages along with notes of jam and boysenberry. The follow-through is long as the combination of white pepper, fine-grain tannin and dried herb provides the wine with ample structure and proportion.

Our Previous Cabernet Franc Awards:
Double Gold Medalist:
2007 International Eastern Wine Competition

Gold Medalist:
2009 International Eastern Wine Competition
2009 Maryland Winemasters' Choice Awards
2008 Maryland Winemasters’ Choice Awards

Silver Medalist:
2008 Atlantic Seaboard Vinifera Competition
2008 Grand Harvest Awards

Bronze Medalist:
2009 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
2008 International Eastern Wine Competition
2007 Atlantic Seaboard Vinifera Wine Competition

Our Previous Cabernet Franc Reserve Awards:
Gold Medalist:
2009 American Wine Society's Commercial Wine Competition

Silver Medalist:
2009 Maryland Governor's Cup
2009 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition