This is a very light Cab Franc. The nose is plums and prunes. There is almost no backbone of acidity or tannin. Drink slightly chilled on a warm summer day.
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Nice color. The nose shows fruity aromas of raspberry, herbs, and earth. This is medium bodied on the palate with good concentration and decent finesse. The medium length finish features slightly rustic tannins.
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(Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars Cabernet Franc T23) Makes a strong case for the no-oak style. The nose is bright with tart cherries blackberries up front and layers of violets, lavender, thyme and subtle earthy spice. On the palate, it's fresh and light-to-medium bodied with black cherry and blackberry fruit that is slightly juicy. The herb notes carry over, with light tannins and food-friendly acidity giving the wine just enough structure. the finish is medium-short, but features a nice spice note. For $15, this is the kind of cabernet franc that I'd make my house wine. It should be versatile at the dinner table, and it's a good example of how a wine doesn't need to be big and hulking (or oaked) to be delicious.
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3/4/2024 - GregBates Likes this wine:
Still quite tasty
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4/14/2016 - vandal16 wrote: 85 Points
A bit past its prime. Light body, good acidity and fruit forward. Not much on the nose. I do love the concept of an unoaked Cab Franc.
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7/5/2010 - tonythib wrote: 85 Points
Decent example of a cab franc. Bright fruit upfront with a slight tannic finish. Could use a year or two in the bottle.
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8/7/2009 - rrdoucet wrote: 85 Points
This is a very light Cab Franc. The nose is plums and prunes. There is almost no backbone of acidity or tannin. Drink slightly chilled on a warm summer day.
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6/30/2009 - aajder wrote: 84 Points
Nice color. The nose shows fruity aromas of raspberry, herbs, and earth. This is medium bodied on the palate with good concentration and decent finesse. The medium length finish features slightly rustic tannins.
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