Over the last four to five years, we’re really seeing appellation-driven Hudson River Valley region Cab Franc instead of just ‘New York’ Cab Franc.”
-Anna Lee Iijima, Wine Enthusiast
September 1, 2019 – Hudson Valley Wine Magazine
Three years in, the Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition has laid the groundwork for success.
August 22, 2019 – Wine Enthusiast
While the Hudson Valley itself is rather small, there is a great community of winemakers up there that are really focusing on quality…Millbrook and Fjord: those are some of my favorite [Cab Francs] whenever I’m tasting.
August 9, 2019 – Upstate-Downtown
With an aromatic nose of plum and earth, this single vineyard wine already has amazing structure and length, particularly from such young vines.
July 22, 2019 – HVWinemag.com
If you missed the Coalition’s first barrel tasting, grab a glass of your favorite local Cab Franc and listen in to Lori’s podcasts as she digs into her favorite subject with some of the Coalition’s Legacy members.
June 28, 2019 – Forbes.com
It’s time to explore a few lesser known regions, and in some cases lesser known grapes, producing high-quality wine right here in the USA.
June 6, 2019 – Upstate-Downtown
The HVCFC’s aim to promote Cab Franc (CF) as the Hudson Valley’s “signature red” vinifera grape is paying big dividends, not least in an impressive array of accomplished, highly drinkable wines.
May 1, 2019 – HVCFC Press Release
Premiere event for 50 special guests featured 20 estate-grown wines and light bites in a gorgeous, rustic vineyard setting with views of the Hudson Valley.
May 1, 2019 – Chronogram
By Carrie Dykes
While the Hudson Valley’s robust craft beverage scene may seem like a new phenomenon, this fertile region is actually home to America’s oldest winery and its oldest vineyard. In the past few years, local beer and spirits may have overshadowed wine, but the Hudson Valley vintners paved the way for so many others and their work is finally gaining recognition.
January 19, 2019 –Wine, Seriously
Whitecliff is chipping away at the outdated assumption that New York doesn’t produce great red wines…it confirms the idea that Cabernet Franc is indeed the red variety of the Hudson Valley.
December, 2018 – Valley Table
The group aims to bring greater attention to all the wines of the region by boosting recognition of the Cabernet Franc produced here.
August 14, 2018 – The Cork Report
By Carrie Dykes
August 1, 2018 – Chronogram.com
By Erik Ofgang
July 19, 2018 – Chronogram.com
By Ashley Moor
June 5, 2018, NYup.com
By Don Cazentre
June 5, 2018
The co-founding members of the Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition (HVCFC) are publicly expanding their work by launching a distinctive seal that will mark locally produced bottles that meet the Coalition’s strict standards of high-quality production and authenticity.
Look for the Sticker, Taste the Terroir
June 1, 2018 – “Seedlings”, Hudson Valley Wine Magazine
August 25, 2017 – Upstate-Downtown
By Christopher Matthews
July 10, 2017 – Hudson Valley Wine, A History of Taste & Terroir
By Tessa Edick & Kathleen Willcox
April 21, 2017 – Tapping the Hudson Valley: Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries
By Debbie Gioquindo
April 18, 2017 – Cornell Cooperative Extension
By Anne Mills, Field Technician
June 18, 2016 – The Wine Press, New York Wine & Grape Foundation
By Jim Tresize
June 16, 2016
In a bold, landmark move, a passionate group of Hudson Valley’s winemakers, growers, and promoters have declared a signature grape for the region: Cabernet Franc.
June 1, 2016 – “Talking Terroir”, Hudson Valley Wine Magazine
By Tracy L. Suppa
June 1, 2016 – Hudson Valley Wine Magazine
The Cabernet Franc Issue, Hudson Valley’s Signature Grape