The New York Times
“10 New York State Wines to Drink Now”
By Eric Asimov | April 22, 2021 (excerpt)
Onabay Vineyards North Fork of Long Island
Cabernet Franc Côt-Fermented 2018 $20
This cabernet franc, co-fermented with a little malbec or côt, as it’s called in the Loire Valley (pronounced “coe,” get the pun?), is more traditionally structured than the Nathan K. cabernet franc. But it’s still delicious — juicy, balanced and lightly tannic, with flavors of licorice and red fruit. Bruce Schneider, an Onabay consulting winemaker, also makes an excellent Finger Lakes cabernet franc under the Schneider & Bieler label. Try both and compare.