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Top Virginia Cabernet Franc

109 wines from 61 wineries · 1 Governor's Cup · 8 Case Winners · 2018–2026

Every Virginia Governor's Cup Gold Medal and above Cabernet Franc wine from the 2018–2026 competitions, sorted by prestige: Governor's Cup first, then Case Winners, Best in Show, and Gold Medals. Click any winery to see their complete award history.

Gold Medal and Above — 2018–2026

Valley Road Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve2026Governor's Cup Winner
“Medium garnet in color, with notes of violets and black cherry, followed by a spicy, peppery palate and balanced tannins for a long, pleasing finish.”
Winemaker: Corry Craighill
Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Grayson Vineyard, Monticello AVA
CrossKeys Vineyards2024 Cabernet Franc2026Governor's Cup Case
Michael Shaps Wineworks2023 Cabernet Franc2026Governor's Cup Case
DuCard Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc Vintners Reserve2025Governor's Cup Case
Paradise Springs Winery2023 Cabernet Franc, Brown Bear Vineyard2025Governor's Cup Case
Pollak Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve2020Governor's Cup Case
Glen Manor Vineyards2015 Cabernet Franc2019Governor's Cup Case
Keswick Vineyards2016 Cabernet Franc Estate Reserve2018Governor's Cup Case
Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard2016 Cabernet Franc2018Governor's Cup Case
50 West Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
7 Lady Vineyards2022 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Bluestone Vineyard2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Brix & Columns Vineyards2024 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Domaine Fortier Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve2026Gold
DuCard Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
DuCard Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc Vintners Reserve2026Gold
Ecco Adesso Vineyards2022 Old World Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Good Spirit Farm2021 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Grace Estate Winery2022 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Greenhill Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Hark Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
James River Cellars2022 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Keswick Vineyards2024 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
New Kent Winery2021 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc Ridge Reserve2026Gold
Pollak Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve2026Gold
Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard2022 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Revalation Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Rockbridge Vineyard2021 DeChiel Reserve Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Shenandoah Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Sunset Hills Vineyard2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Three Creeks Winery2022 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Toll Gate Farm and Vineyard2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Two Twisted Posts Winery2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Zephaniah Farm Vineyard2023 Cabernet Franc2026Gold
Barboursville Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc2025Gold
Chiswell Farm and Winery2022 Cabernet Franc2025Gold
DuCard Vineyards2022 Cabernet Franc Vintners Reserve2025Gold
Ecco Adesso Vineyards2022 New World Cabernet Franc2025Gold
Fallen Tree Vineyard2021 Cabernet Franc2025Gold
Grace Estate Winery2022 Cabernet Franc2025Gold
Old House Vineyards2022 Cabernet Franc2025Gold
Pollak Vineyards2022 Cabernet Franc Reserve2025Gold
Rockbridge Vineyard2019 DeChiel Cabernet Franc2025Gold
Stinson Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2025Gold
The Wine Reserve at Waterford2021 Quat Cabernet Franc2025Gold
Valley Road Vineyards2022 Cabernet Franc2025Gold
Barren Ridge Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc2024Gold
Brix & Columns Vineyards2019 Cabernet Franc2024Gold
Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve2024Gold
Flying Fox Vineyard2017 Cabernet Franc2024Gold
Granite Heights Winery2019 Cabernet Franc2024Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve2024Gold
Pollak Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve2024Gold
Southwest Mountains Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc2024Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2020 Cabernet Franc2024Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc2024Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2020 Quaker Run Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2021 Madison County Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2021 Shenandoah Valley Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Fabbioli Cellars2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve2023Gold
Fabbioli Cellars2021 Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard2021 Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Keswick Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2020 Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Narmada Winery2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve2023Gold
Narmada Winery2019 Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Narmada Winery2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve2023Gold
Paradise Springs Winery2021 Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Shenandoah Vineyards2020 Shenandoah Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Sunset Hills Vineyard2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Two Twisted Posts Winery2019 Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Williams Gap Vineyard2021 Cabernet Franc2023Gold
Ashton Creek Vineyard2019 Cabernet Franc2022Gold
Bluestone Vineyard2017 Cabernet Franc2022Gold
Eastwood Farm and WineryCabernet Franc2022Gold
Granite Heights Winery2017 Cabernet Franc2022Gold
Jolene Family Winery2019 Cabernet Franc2022Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2019 Cabernet Franc2022Gold
Paradise Springs Winery2019 Cabernet Franc2022Gold
The Winery at Bull Run2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve2022Gold
Afton Mountain Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc2021Gold
Cave Ridge Vineyard2017 Red Silk Barrel Select Cabernet Franc2021Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2019 Cabernet Franc2021Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2019 Capstone Vineyard Cabernet Franc2021Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2019 Cabernet Franc2021Gold
Keswick Vineyards2019 Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc2021Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2017 Cabernet Franc2021Gold
October One Vineyard2019 Cabernet Franc2021Gold
The Winery at Bull Run2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve2021Gold
Veritas Winery2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve2021Gold
Walsh Family Wine2019 Dutchman's Creek Cabernet Franc2021Gold
Chester Gap Cellars2017 Cabernet Franc2020Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2017 Shenandoah Springs Cabernet Franc2020Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2017 Michael Shaps Cabernet Franc2020Gold
Muse Vineyards2015 Cabernet Franc2020Gold
Pollak Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc2020Gold
Creek's Edge Winery2017 Cabernet Franc2019Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2017 Quaker Run Cabernet Franc2019Gold
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc2019Gold
Shenandoah Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc2019Gold
Veritas Winery2017 Cabernet Franc2019Gold
868 Estate Vineyards2015 Cabernet Franc Reserve2018Gold
Doukénie Winery2015 Cabernet Franc2018Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2015 Michael Shaps Cabernet Franc2018Gold
Paradise Springs Winery2015 Cabernet Franc2018Gold
Pollak Vineyards2015 Cabernet Franc Reserve2018Gold

Cup Winner = top overall wine in that year's competition. Case Winner = top 12 wines. Best in Show = top wine in category (introduced 2025). Gold = 90+ point score. Silver medals (87–89) are shown on individual winery pages but not collected here.

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