Kelby James Russell Rose of Cab Franc 2020

"The 2019 Dry Rose Kelby James Russell is a Cabernet Franc made at Red Newt and sourced from Nutt Road Vineyard on Seneca Lake. Dry, it cmoes in with just one gram of residual sugar and 6.15 of total acidity, plus 12% alcohol (and a pH of 3.43, for you geeks out there). Whew. In it's youth, this feels surprisingly full-bodied, all things considered. Then, of course, we expect it be dry with plenty of power - and it has its fair share. The structure is tightly wrapped around the mid-palate. This year, though, there is fine supportuingfruit to counter the acidity. It has dried herbs with some black fruits - always dry, fresh and serious, with gravitas. This seems likem a rather serious pink. It will be interesting to see how it developes and how long it stays at its peak. It might even be better next spring. At the moment, this has the good chance to be the best yet in what has been a fine brand. " Mark Squires, Wine Advocate