Corey Creek Cabernet Franc 2002
Northfork, New York USA ($20)
The 2002 growing season must have been a good one for North Fork red grape growers. It was the 02' Osprey's Dominion Cabernet Franc that motivated a spending spree on Cab Franc that me to having a the franc filled wine fridge I have today. I've enjoyed a few others from the same vintage but nothing that excited me as much as the Osprey's. A few days ago I was reminded of my first innocent experiences with great Cab Franc.
Black raspberry and cherry aromas. I thought the color is slightly lighter than the Osprey's 02' and overall the tannins seem a bit smoother. The supple mouth-feel was simply delightful. It reminded me of the 04' Jamesport Cab Franc that critics went gaga over last year. The lengthy finish had a bit of vanilla and cedar and it just left a great impression. My grade: A
I prefer the Osprey's Dominion myself...but the 05 Corey Creek is awesome (even if it was released a little early and isn't even close to peaking).
LI does CF right...that's for sure.
Posted by: Lenn Thompson | July 30, 2007 at 01:38 PM
I haven't had the 02 Osprey's in a while, and since I haven't drank too many LI wines since I moved, the 02' Corey Creek was awesome. Merlot is great in all but the CF does change lives.
Posted by: Bryan | July 31, 2007 at 06:04 PM
Do you have to use the phrase 'simply delightful' when describing a delicious wine. I busted out the Osprey's '02 Reserve Merlot the other day and it was 'fucking awesome.'
Posted by: joecoolrocker | September 17, 2007 at 03:15 PM