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Franklin Hill Vineyards Fainting Goat Chambourcin or Noiret with black cherry juice

Franklin Hill Vineyards · Pennsylvania · United States

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Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Sweet black cherry juice layered over a soft red wine base, with very low tannin and an easy finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you enjoy sweet reds, cherry-flavored wines, Concord-style fruitiness, or chilled party wines.

Why buy it

It is a fun, local Pennsylvania sweet red with a clear black-cherry profile and a very approachable style.

Best for

Dessert, casual gatherings, and shoppers who prefer fruity wines over dry table reds.

Style

Sweet, flavored red grape wine with bold cherry fruit and a soft finish.

Drinks like

Sweet red blends, cherry wine, fruit-flavored red wine, chilled semi-sweet reds

Experience level

Beginner-friendly

Pairs well with

chocolate cake or brownies · cream cheese-based dips or mild cheddar · barbecue chicken sliders · berry tart or cherry pie

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
50-55°F
Decanting:
Do not decant; serve lightly chilled.
Glassware:
Standard red wine glass or small dessert-wine pour.
Drink or cellar:
Best enjoyed young for its fresh cherry sweetness.
After opening:
Refrigerate after opening and enjoy within 3-5 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Franklin Hill Fainting Goat is a sweet, fruit-forward red grape wine flavored and sweetened with black cherry. It is easy-drinking and juicy, with soft tannins and a dessert-friendly cherry profile.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Chambourcin or Noiret with black cherry juice
Grapes
100% Chambourcin or Noiret wine, Black cherry juice used to sweeten, Natural black cherry flavor, as indicated on the bottle label
Producer
Franklin Hill Vineyards
Country
United States
Region
Pennsylvania
Appellation
Not stated
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
11%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Bonnie Pysher is identified by the winery as Head Winemaker.
Vineyard source:
Not stated for this wine in reviewed sources.
Vessel:
Not stated in reviewed sources.
About the winery · Franklin Hill Vineyards ›

Franklin Hill Vineyards is based in Bangor, Pennsylvania, overlooking the Delaware River Valley. Founder Elaine Pivinski planted some of the region's early wine grapes, and the winery states that it became the first winery in the Lehigh Valley in 1982. The winery describes its approach as combining modern winemaking techniques with traditional craft, and it produces approachable wines across dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and flavored styles. Bonnie Pysher is listed by the winery as Head Winemaker.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Franklin Hill Vineyards Fainting Goat Chambourcin or Noiret with black cherry juice dry or sweet?
Franklin Hill Vineyards Fainting Goat Chambourcin or Noiret with black cherry juice is sweet; its sweetness rating is 4 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Franklin Hill Vineyards Fainting Goat Chambourcin or Noiret with black cherry juice taste like?
Sweet black cherry juice layered over a soft red wine base, with very low tannin and an easy finish.
What food pairs with Franklin Hill Vineyards Fainting Goat Chambourcin or Noiret with black cherry juice?
It pairs well with Chocolate cake or brownies, Cream cheese-based dips or mild cheddar, Barbecue chicken sliders and Berry tart or cherry pie.
How should I serve Franklin Hill Vineyards Fainting Goat Chambourcin or Noiret with black cherry juice?
Serve at 50-55°F. Do not decant; serve lightly chilled. Glass: Standard red wine glass or small dessert-wine pour.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Franklin Hill Vineyards Fainting Goat Chambourcin or Noiret with black cherry juice?
750 ml bottle, 11% alcohol by volume.