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Lightwell Survey Cab Franc 2023 “The Weird Ones Are Wolves”
The Weird Ones Are Wolves is a Virginia red from the experimental, small-batch producer Lightwell Survey, based in the Shenandoah Valley AVA. The wine is built primarily around cabernet franc, often blended with small amounts of other varieties depending on the vintage, and reflects the winery’s playful, boundary-pushing approach. Medium-bodied and energetic, it shows bright red and dark berry fruit, subtle pepper and herbal notes, and a lightly earthy edge. Fresh acidity and gentle tannins make it especially easy to drink and highly food-friendly.
Lightwell Survey was founded in 2015 by Sebastian Zutant, Ben Jordan, and Jay Zutant, with a focus on sourcing from overlooked vineyard sites across Virginia and making wines with minimal intervention. Winemaker Ben Jordan works with native fermentations when possible, neutral oak, and low additions, aiming for wines that feel expressive, honest, and a little unconventional. The irreverent name “The Weird Ones Are Wolves” fits the brand’s ethos perfectly—celebrating individuality, experimentation, and wines that don’t try to fit into a traditional mold.
