Discover the art of vertical wine tasting with James River Cellars’ Cabernet Franc! This educational tasting explores multiple vintages of the same wine, highlighting how weather, growing conditions, harvest timing, and winemaking techniques influence the character of each vintage. Learn more about Cabernet Franc, an important red wine grape in Virginia known for its versatility and distinctive flavor profile. Compare the aromas, flavors, structure, and unique characteristics of different vintages while discovering how the same grape can express itself differently from year to year. Whether you’re a longtime wine enthusiast or simply curious to learn more about Virginia wines, this tasting offers an opportunity to expand your wine knowledge and explore the influence of vintage variation on one of Virginia’s notable red varietals. Tickets are $29 per person and include four 2 oz pours of Cabernet Franc and an educational wine tasting experience at James River Cellars Winery in Glen Allen, Virginia.
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Dec 13, 2026 12:30 PM–4:00 PM
