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Boundary Breaks, Cabernet Franc, 2024

Red Wine from New York, United States
by Boundary Breaks
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Boundary Breaks farms the east shore of Seneca Lake in New York's Finger Lakes on land that has stayed in the same family since 1850. Owner Bruce Murray acquired the 120-acre property in 2007 and began planting the estate vineyard in 2009 with Cabernet Franc and other cool-climate varieties. The 2024 blend is 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot, with 85% of the Cabernet Franc and all Merlot from Boundary Breaks' estate, supplemented by older (2005-planted) Cabernet Franc from nearby Wagner. Grapes are de-stemmed, fermented in stainless steel, then transferred to 2-year-old oak for malolactic fermentation before 10 months in second-use French oak. The result is lithe, light-bodied, and refreshing: black pepper and red fruit aromas, elegant tannins, and the brightness that defines cool-climate Finger Lakes reds. A natural match for Cornell chicken.

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More about Boundary Breaks

Boundary Breaks is a Finger Lakes estate that went all in on Riesling, and it shows: most of the Rieslings are named for the German clones they come from, and they run the full range from bone dry to ice wine.

The spark was a German Spätlese. Owner Bruce Murray, who left a 30-year career in publishing for wine, was so taken with one that he set out to grow Riesling in his native New York. In 2007 he bought a 120-acre farm on the east side of Seneca Lake that had been in the same family since 1850, and began planting in 2009. The name refers to the ancient glacial channels, or "breaks," that mark the property's northern and southern boundaries.

The vines grow on Cazenovia silt loam, with the deep waters of Seneca Lake moderating the cool climate, and the vineyard is certified under the New York Sustainable Winegrowing program. Three Geisenheim Riesling clones, 110, 239 and 198, give the wines their names: Dry Riesling No. 239 and Riesling Reserve No. 198 are the benchmarks, alongside the medium-dry Ovid Line North. Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Franc and an ice wine round out the range. Expect taut acidity, stone fruit and slate, and real Riesling precision.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

Varietals

Cabernet Franc

Varietal Notes

75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot

Vineyard

The Boundary Breaks Cabernet France comes from two sources, both located on the eastern side of Seneca Lake. A majority (85%) of the Cabernet Franc, and all of the Merlot, comes from the Boundary Breaks estate planted in 2013. This is supplemented by Cabernet Franc (15%) that is purchased from Wagner from vines planted in 2005

Orientation

West facing

Soil

Aurora Silt Loam

Viticulture

Farmed using sustainable and organic methods

Vinification

The grapes are de-stemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks, then transferred to 2-year old oak for malolactic fermentation

Aging

aged 10 months in 2-year old, French oak

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Cornell chicken (chicken glazed with tomato and vinegar), grilled vegetables, pork chops, herb-roasted poultry, salads with vinaigrette.

Tasting Profile

Black pepper and red fruit on the nose. Lithe, light-bodied with elegant tannins. Good acidity, refreshing finish. Cool-climate Cabernet Franc character with Merlot contribution adding softness. Drinking well in youth.