Join the movement that’s redefining New York wine! Cab Franc Forward is a bold collective of pioneering New York wineries, each crafting Cabernet Franc with passion, precision, and character. We’re not just making wine; we’re making a statement, drawing attention to New York's Cabernet Franc as a premier red with elegance and complexity.

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Save the date: 2/2/27

The NY Cab Franc Grand Tasting returns with over 40 wineries pouring more than 200 wines under one roof. It's a chance for trade, media, and NY wine fans to taste the full range of what New York Cab Franc looks like right now, from producer to producer and region to region. Full details on venue, timing, and RSVP to follow — for now, block the date.

Interested in hosting a NY Cabernet Franc event at your wine shop, restaurant, bar, or winery? Email us! hello@cabfrancforward.com

February 2, 2027 | 11-8 PM

New York, NY

CAB FRANC FORWARD GRAND TASTING

RSVP TRADE ONLY

August 10, 2026 | 6 PM

NY, NY

NY CAB FRANC WINE DINNER AT THE MARSHAL

SOLD OUT

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✨New York Wine Shop Spotlight✨ @penncellars maintains one of the most extensive selections of New York State wine in the city, including these six standout Cabernet Francs from our November 2025 collaboration. Swipe to see highlights from our coll
Roman Roth, Winemaker and Partner at @wolfferwine, highlights why #NYCabFranc is uniquely equipped for both the dinner table and the cellar 🍷: “New York makes the most food-friendly wines in America! Cab Franc combines perfect elegance with p
Looking back on a standout weekend for New York wine earlier this summer. 🗽🍷 Swipe for a few favorite moments from the FT Weekend Festival @financialtimeslive on June 20th: from the masterclass stage featuring @jancisrobinson @assyrtiko to our con
The golden age of American wine is right now. 🇺🇸🍷  In VinePair’s Wine 101 episode: “American Wine on Wine Lists,” Keith Beavers explores why supporting domestic producers matters more than ever and how American wine is earn
Huge congratulations to @millbrookwinery on winning Best Red Wine at the 2026 New York Wine Classic for their 2024 Cabernet Franc Clone 623!🍷🏆 Presented by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation @newyorkwines and judged by the Beverage Testing I
Celebrating 40 years of excellence at the New York Wine Classic! 🍷✨ A massive congratulations to all the medalists across the state, and to @millbrookwinery for earning Best Red Wine for their 2024 Cabernet Franc Clone 623. Reflecting on the quali
Why look anywhere else? Megan Lamb of @benmarlwinery makes the case for New York Cab Franc’s place at the table🍷: “Cab Franc has an acidity level that makes it extremely food-friendly and versatile. It can refresh the palate from creamy
The 2025 Cabernet Franc Global Vintage Report from @cabfrancchronicles is officially live! 🍷✨ We’ve pulled the local highlights from Allison Slute’s latest deep dive to see how our regions navigated the season. From the North Fork&rsquo
Kareem Massoud of @paumanokvineyards shares the unique character behind their #NYCabFranc🍷: “At Paumanok, our overarching winemaking goals revolve around deliciousness and balance. To achieve this, we must start with the healthiest, ripest g
Cheers to Sam Wood Jr., Assistant Winemaker at @macariwines, on the recent launch of his Cab Franc Rosé for @sunkenforestwine!🍷 “New York wine deserves to be elevated to the same cultural significance as our other celebrated, locally p

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