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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 Reserve2026🏆 Governor'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 Franc2026🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Michael Shaps Wineworks2023 Cabernet Franc2026🏆 Governor's Cup Case
DuCard Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc Vintners Reserve2025🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Paradise Springs Winery2023 Cabernet Franc, Brown Bear Vineyard2025🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Pollak Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve2020🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Glen Manor Vineyards2015 Cabernet Franc2019🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Keswick Vineyards2016 Cabernet Franc Estate Reserve2018🏆 Governor's Cup Case
Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard2016 Cabernet Franc2018🏆 Governor's Cup Case
50 West Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
7 Lady Vineyards2022 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Bluestone Vineyard2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Brix & Columns Vineyards2024 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Domaine Fortier Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve2026🥇 Gold
DuCard Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
DuCard Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc Vintners Reserve2026🥇 Gold
Ecco Adesso Vineyards2022 Old World Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Good Spirit Farm2021 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Grace Estate Winery2022 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Greenhill Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Hark Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
James River Cellars2022 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Keswick Vineyards2024 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
New Kent Winery2021 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc Ridge Reserve2026🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve2026🥇 Gold
Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard2022 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Revalation Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Rockbridge Vineyard2021 DeChiel Reserve Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Shenandoah Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Sunset Hills Vineyard2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Three Creeks Winery2022 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Toll Gate Farm and Vineyard2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Two Twisted Posts Winery2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Zephaniah Farm Vineyard2023 Cabernet Franc2026🥇 Gold
Barboursville Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc2025🥇 Gold
Chiswell Farm and Winery2022 Cabernet Franc2025🥇 Gold
DuCard Vineyards2022 Cabernet Franc Vintners Reserve2025🥇 Gold
Ecco Adesso Vineyards2022 New World Cabernet Franc2025🥇 Gold
Fallen Tree Vineyard2021 Cabernet Franc2025🥇 Gold
Grace Estate Winery2022 Cabernet Franc2025🥇 Gold
Old House Vineyards2022 Cabernet Franc2025🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2022 Cabernet Franc Reserve2025🥇 Gold
Rockbridge Vineyard2019 DeChiel Cabernet Franc2025🥇 Gold
Stinson Vineyards2023 Cabernet Franc2025🥇 Gold
The Wine Reserve at Waterford2021 Quat Cabernet Franc2025🥇 Gold
Valley Road Vineyards2022 Cabernet Franc2025🥇 Gold
Barren Ridge Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc2024🥇 Gold
Brix & Columns Vineyards2019 Cabernet Franc2024🥇 Gold
Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve2024🥇 Gold
Flying Fox Vineyard2017 Cabernet Franc2024🥇 Gold
Granite Heights Winery2019 Cabernet Franc2024🥇 Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve2024🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve2024🥇 Gold
Southwest Mountains Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc2024🥇 Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2020 Cabernet Franc2024🥇 Gold
The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc2024🥇 Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2020 Quaker Run Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2021 Madison County Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2021 Shenandoah Valley Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Fabbioli Cellars2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve2023🥇 Gold
Fabbioli Cellars2021 Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard2021 Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Keswick Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2020 Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Narmada Winery2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve2023🥇 Gold
Narmada Winery2019 Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Narmada Winery2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve2023🥇 Gold
Paradise Springs Winery2021 Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards2021 Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Shenandoah Vineyards2020 Shenandoah Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Sunset Hills Vineyard2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Two Twisted Posts Winery2019 Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Williams Gap Vineyard2021 Cabernet Franc2023🥇 Gold
Ashton Creek Vineyard2019 Cabernet Franc2022🥇 Gold
Bluestone Vineyard2017 Cabernet Franc2022🥇 Gold
Eastwood Farm and WineryCabernet Franc2022🥇 Gold
Granite Heights Winery2017 Cabernet Franc2022🥇 Gold
Jolene Family Winery2019 Cabernet Franc2022🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2019 Cabernet Franc2022🥇 Gold
Paradise Springs Winery2019 Cabernet Franc2022🥇 Gold
The Winery at Bull Run2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve2022🥇 Gold
Afton Mountain Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc2021🥇 Gold
Cave Ridge Vineyard2017 Red Silk Barrel Select Cabernet Franc2021🥇 Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2019 Cabernet Franc2021🥇 Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2019 Capstone Vineyard Cabernet Franc2021🥇 Gold
Jefferson Vineyards2019 Cabernet Franc2021🥇 Gold
Keswick Vineyards2019 Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc2021🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2017 Cabernet Franc2021🥇 Gold
October One Vineyard2019 Cabernet Franc2021🥇 Gold
The Winery at Bull Run2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve2021🥇 Gold
Veritas Winery2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve2021🥇 Gold
Walsh Family Wine2019 Dutchman's Creek Cabernet Franc2021🥇 Gold
Chester Gap Cellars2017 Cabernet Franc2020🥇 Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2017 Shenandoah Springs Cabernet Franc2020🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2017 Michael Shaps Cabernet Franc2020🥇 Gold
Muse Vineyards2015 Cabernet Franc2020🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc2020🥇 Gold
Creek's Edge Winery2017 Cabernet Franc2019🥇 Gold
Early Mountain Vineyards2017 Quaker Run Cabernet Franc2019🥇 Gold
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc2019🥇 Gold
Shenandoah Vineyards2017 Cabernet Franc2019🥇 Gold
Veritas Winery2017 Cabernet Franc2019🥇 Gold
868 Estate Vineyards2015 Cabernet Franc Reserve2018🥇 Gold
Doukénie Winery2015 Cabernet Franc2018🥇 Gold
Michael Shaps Wineworks2015 Michael Shaps Cabernet Franc2018🥇 Gold
Paradise Springs Winery2015 Cabernet Franc2018🥇 Gold
Pollak Vineyards2015 Cabernet Franc Reserve2018🥇 Gold

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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