{"id":320749,"date":"2025-11-27T01:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T01:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accountants4yourbusiness.co.uk\/uncategorized\/long-island-is-redefining-cabernet-franc-and-sauvignon-blanc\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T01:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T01:30:23","slug":"long-island-is-redefining-cabernet-franc-and-sauvignon-blanc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants4yourbusiness.co.uk\/?p=320749","title":{"rendered":"Long Island is Redefining Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Long Island may be best known for its beaches and coastal charm, but it has firmly established itself as a premier American wine region. Primarily situated on the North Fork, but with vineyards and over 56 producers across the North and South Forks, this maritime corner of New York is quietly producing some of the most expressive Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc wines in the country.<\/p>\n

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LIWC Blanc & France Summit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Long Island Wine Country<\/a> recently held its first Blanc & France Summit to showcase these two grapes that are performing really well on the North Fork. While Merlot has historically been the most widely planted grape, this event was designed to show that people also need to take note of Long Island Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. The Summit involved library vintage pours, a panel discussion featuring winemakers and wine experts like Roman Roth of W\u00f6lffer Estate Vineyard<\/a>, Vanessa Price (NBC\u2019s TODAY Show), and Russell Hearn of Lieb Cellars & Suhru Wines<\/a>,and a walk-around wine tasting with wines from over 20 Long Island Wine Country members.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Maritime Terroir<\/strong><\/p>\n

What makes Long Island unique is its geography\u2014two narrow peninsulas surrounded by water on nearly all sides. The nearby coastal breezes of the Atlantic Ocean, Peconic Bay, and Long Island Sound act as natural temperature regulators, keeping summers warm but not scorching and extending the growing season well into the fall. This gentle climate allows grapes to ripen slowly, building depth of flavor while retaining fresh acidity. Beneath the vines, there is soil of glacial origin, mostly sandy loam and gravelly clay, that drain well and naturally limit vine vigor, resulting in concentrated, aromatic fruit. It is clear to see why this terroir is particularly well-suited for Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.<\/p>\n

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In terms of climate change, Long Island\u2019s winegrowers continue to refine their approach, adapting canopy management and harvest timing to make the most of the region\u2019s conditions. While humidity and late-season rains can challenge growers, many producers now embrace these elements as part of their terroir, producing wines that are balanced, energetic, and true to place.<\/p>\n

Cabernet Franc: The Aromatic Red\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

With 215 acres planted, it\u2019s the third-most planted red grape, after Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet France is well-suited to Long Island\u2019s cooler conditions. The result is a style of red that feels unmistakably coastal\u2014medium-bodied with lively acidity and notes of red cherry, cranberry, violet, and just a hint of green herb or pepper. Long Island Cabernet Franc tends to be approachable and elegant rather than heavy, offering versatility with food, good aging potential and a distinct expression of place.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While there are several leading producers defining the style, some notable Cabernet Franc included:\u00a0<\/p>\n