Join the movement that’s redefining New York wine! Cab Franc Forward is a bold collective of pioneering New York wineries, each crafting Cabernet Franc with passion, precision, and character. We’re not just making wine; we’re making a statement, drawing attention to New York's Cabernet Franc as a premier red with elegance and complexity.
NEW YORK STATE’S
PREMIER RED GRAPE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Save the date: 2/2/27
The NY Cab Franc Grand Tasting returns with over 40 wineries pouring more than 200 wines under one roof. It's a chance for trade, media, and NY wine fans to taste the full range of what New York Cab Franc looks like right now, from producer to producer and region to region.
Full details on venue, timing, and RSVP to follow — for now, block the date.
February 2, 2027 | 11-8 PM
CAB FRANC FORWARD GRAND TASTING
Prince George Ballroom in NYC
November 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM
A FRANCSGIVING CELEBRATION CLASS
The Astor Center in NYC
ABOUT CAB FRANC FORWARD NY
Cab Franc Forward NY is a winery-led initiative uniting producers from the Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, and Long Island to champion Cabernet Franc as New York’s premier red grape.
Through education, tastings, and industry partnerships, the collective showcases the quality, diversity, and growing national recognition of New York Cabernet Franc.
