Howell Cabernet Franc is a red produced by Pyramid Valley in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Made from Cabernet Franc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: Hawke's Bay
Country: New Zealand
Grapes: Cabernet Franc
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Pyramid Valley is a biodynamic-leaning producer known for site-specific, terroir-driven wines, and their Hawke's Bay Cabernet Franc likely shows the grape's classic red currant and green herb character alongside a savoury, earthy edge from careful, low-intervention winemaking. Expect medium body with fine, structured tannins and fresh acidity rather than a big, jammy style. This is a food-friendly, elegant red suited to pairing rather than sipping alone.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Hawke's Bay is a warm coastal region on the east side of New Zealand's North Island and one of the country's oldest and most versatile wine areas.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
From Pyramid Valley
- Pinot Noir — Pyramid Valley, Central Otago
More red wines from Hawke's Bay
- Awatea — Te Mata Estate, Hawke's Bay
- Awatea Cabernets - Merlot — Te Mata Estate, Hawke's Bay
- Awatea Merlot/Cabernet — Te Mata Estate, Hawke's Bay
- Coleraine — Te Mata Estate, Hawke's Bay
Frequently asked questions
Where is Howell Cabernet Franc from?
Howell Cabernet Franc is produced by Pyramid Valley in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
What grapes are in Howell Cabernet Franc?
Howell Cabernet Franc is made from Cabernet Franc.