This is a really solid wine, however, at age 6 it is still dominated by new French oak. I love oak, but this is over the top. Aside from that, there is a lot to like here. Great color. Just a touch of the typical Cabernet Franc green pepper unripeness on the nose. Firm tannins. Mature blackberry fruit. There is a very nice developing chocolate taste here, backed up by some peppery, cedar components, Still young. Long finish with tobacco and chocolate.
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Very nice cab franc with solid rounded fruit, soft spices and a touch of wood. Tannins are subtle with makes it easy to drink and pairs well with food, or alone. Wonderful bottle that is drinking well right now.
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1/17/2016 - NorCal1849 Does not like this wine: 75 Points
Opened this bottle on a lark, knowing it probably too old. Didn't enjoy it much. Reminder: keep track of those stray bottles in the cellar.
Tawny colored. The legs are medium. There is heavy sediment in the bottle. Flavors of tobacco, oregano and bell pepper. Medium body, acidic.
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1/8/2010 - pickhardt wrote: 87 Points
Nice, but not noteworthy.
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1/8/2010 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 90 Points
This is a really solid wine, however, at age 6 it is still dominated by new French oak. I love oak, but this is over the top. Aside from that, there is a lot to like here. Great color. Just a touch of the typical Cabernet Franc green pepper unripeness on the nose. Firm tannins. Mature blackberry fruit. There is a very nice developing chocolate taste here, backed up by some peppery, cedar components, Still young. Long finish with tobacco and chocolate.
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11/23/2009 - bowmanbc wrote: 89 Points
took a bit to open up as it was pretty dry, but when it did it was great.
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5/29/2008 - Zinister wrote: 91 Points
Very nice cab franc with solid rounded fruit, soft spices and a touch of wood. Tannins are subtle with makes it easy to drink and pairs well with food, or alone. Wonderful bottle that is drinking well right now.
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