Just coming home from judging the California State Fair Home Winemaking Competition, I was reluctant about reviewing a wine from Georgia.  One thousand plus homemade wines were entered into the state fair competition so I had taken my taste buds to edge and survived and just off that regimen I grabbed this bottle from Persimmon Creek Vineyards in Georgia wondering if it too would test my taste buds to their limit.

This wine rocked it from start to finish. A well made Cab Franc that delivered on flavor varietal profile and genuine wine making technique. These wines were put to one of our most rigorous test tastes, open on one night then try it again on the next night. It did well; the only reason this wine did not receive a score of 90+ was it’s failure to go beyond medium body into full bodied. In this range, 100% Cab Franc will hold its own; we look forward to seeing this wine on your local retailer’s shelves soon.

The fruit on the front is gentle and mouth filling.  The mid-palate is respectable with a clean finish. The dry lingering finish is somewhat varietal specific and expected. Great job – well done Persimmon Creek Vineyards; we wish you many successful vintages. Pair this one with big meats, without complicated sauces and almost any beef originated dishes with simple sauces. Keep your eye out on future reviews of this winery; they are going places. Drink now. ~Marc Hinton

2007 Persimmon Creek Vineyards Cabernet Franc
Georgia, U.S.A.
ABV: 13%
Case production: 250
Retail price: $22
Rating: 88