By Blake Jackson
VinePair is offering New York Cabernet Franc producers an exciting opportunity to have their wines tasted and reviewed by one of the beverage industry’s leading digital media outlets.
The initiative, Cab Franc NY, aims to showcase over 100 current vintage Cabernet Franc wines from across the state library vintages are not eligible.
VinePair reaches millions of wine, beer, and spirits enthusiasts each month, making it a trusted source for wine education, recommendations, and cultural coverage. Its approachable, modern voice appeals to both industry professionals and everyday consumers, providing wineries with a unique platform to boost visibility and share their story.
What makes this opportunity particularly valuable is that wineries send their wines directly to VinePair. There is no service charge for shipping or arranging a tasting, and all tastings are conducted at VinePair’s offices.
Once the reviews are published, they are freely accessible there is no fee or paywall to use the scores, giving wineries a transparent and credible evaluation of their wines.
Participating wineries should submit their samples via the provided Google Form, with one form completed per bottle or SKU. For messenger deliveries, it’s important to notify VinePair at hannah@vinepair.com to ensure staff are available to receive packages, typically Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. VinePair requests two full bottles of each wine to account for any flawed bottles or follow-up tastings.
The submission deadline is October 9, 2025, and producers are encouraged to participate to gain valuable scores and exposure. This program not only highlights individual wines but also reinforces Cabernet Franc as New York’s premier red grape, helping to elevate its profile on a global scale.
For general inquiries about the process, email hello@cabfrancforward.com, and for shipping tracking assistance, VinePair can be reached at (203) 561-2937. Additional details, including submission guidelines, can be found on VinePair’s sample policy page.
This initiative represents a significant chance for New York wineries to showcase their Cabernet Francs to a broad audience, receive professional evaluations, and further the state’s reputation for producing high-quality red wines.
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