2022 Lakewood Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes, Watkins Glen, New York

The Finger Lakes is America’s most exciting cool-climate wine region — and Lakewood Vineyards has been one of its anchors since 1951. This 2022 Cabernet Franc from Seneca Lake is a beautiful showcase of what the Finger Lakes does best: bright, expressive, and distinctly cool-climate, with tart red berries, wild strawberry, sour cherry, and a clean, slightly spicy finish that is unmistakably this place. Founded by the Stamp family on the western shores of Seneca Lake in Watkins Glen, New York, Lakewood is a multi-generational, Certified Sustainable estate where women drive key business and production roles — from co-owners Liz Stamp and Teresa Stamp Knapp leading sales and tasting room operations, to assistant winemaker Abby Stamp Wilkens, a Cornell-trained enologist who worked harvests in Oregon and New Zealand before returning home to co-craft the winery’s portfolio alongside her father, head winemaker Chris Stamp. Woman-owned, family-owned, and certified sustainable.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Bright and expressive nose of tart red berries, wild strawberries, fennel, and herbal tea. Light-to-medium-bodied on the palate with flavors of sour cherry and a subtle hint of cocoa powder. Balanced by crisp acidity and soft, chalky tannins, with a clean, slightly spicy finish that highlights its cool-climate Finger Lakes origins.

• Origin – Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes AVA, Watkins Glen, New York, USA (western shores; Certified Sustainable estate)
• Producer – Lakewood Vineyards; woman-owned; Stamp family estate since 1951; head winemaker Chris Stamp; assistant winemaker Abby Stamp Wilkens (Cornell enology; Oregon and New Zealand harvests); 100-acre estate; 42,000-case annual portfolio
• Varietal – Cabernet Franc (100%)
• Style – Dry red wine (cool-climate; Certified Sustainable)
• ABV – 13.3%

Food Pairing

The tart red berry, sour cherry, fennel, and herbal character of this Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc make it a wonderfully versatile companion for a wide range of dishes. Pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, and grilled salmon. The cool-climate spice and chalky tannins make it a wonderful match for mushroom risotto, earthy vegetable dishes, and lighter red meat preparations. Also excellent alongside aged goat cheese, soft rind cheeses, and a well-curated charcuterie board. A natural for fall entertaining and any occasion that calls for an elegant, food-friendly red that showcases the best of American cool-climate winemaking. Serve at 60–64°F, or lightly chilled for a refreshing summer pour.

Occasion

This is your go-to Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc — the bottle for Wine Club selections, fall entertaining, and gifting the red wine enthusiast who appreciates cool-climate elegance, genuine family legacy, and the rising star quality of New York State wine. A 2026 Summer Shades of Vino Wine Club selection that delivers exceptional Finger Lakes character from one of the region’s most beloved and enduring family estates.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Lakewood Vineyards was founded by the Stamp family in 1951 on the western shores of Seneca Lake in Watkins Glen, New York — one of the most celebrated wine-producing sites in the Finger Lakes region. The 100-acre estate remains family-owned across multiple generations, with women playing key roles throughout the business and production team. Co-owners Liz Stamp and Teresa Stamp Knapp lead sales and tasting room operations, while assistant winemaker Abby Stamp Wilkens brings a Cornell enology degree and harvests worked in Oregon and New Zealand to co-craft the winery’s 42,000-case annual portfolio alongside her father, head winemaker Chris Stamp. Lakewood is Certified Sustainable, reflecting a multi-generational commitment to the land, the lake, and the community that has made Seneca Lake one of America’s most compelling cool-climate wine destinations.

Shipping

Free shipping when you purchase 6 bottles or more. Mix and match across our full collection.