Tracy Hall

9.5

For those of you that like really nice Franc that is balanced, smooth and has finesse, this is for you! I absolutely loved this. The nose alone (florals and fruit) will captivate. Enjoyed over 3 days. — 24 days ago

William Feinstein

9.1

Fragrant blackberries and currants explode from the glass even at 10 years old. A bit more muted on the palate but presents a nice balance of black and blue fruits, milk chocolate and a bit of bell pepper. Finish has some tannic grip but finishes on a savory note. Drink up if you have any left. Pride makes some of the best Cab Franc in Napa (though the CF is technically from the Sonoma side of the property). — 12 days ago

Sharon B

9.1

A nice Austin Hope Cab/Cab Franc, though a little high in alcohol for me. Has lots of dark fruit with a lingering peppery finish. Really opens up after about an hour. — 4 days ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.5

Stellar. A touch of that pretty Chinon violet flower and manure funk. St. Emilion-like concentration but this isn’t inky or extracted in the least. Luxurious, satin-like texture and tannins, with a subtly sweet finish. Feels a bit higher alcohol and less acid than some of the more classic Chinon vintages, but on the basis of the massive concentration and nascent complexity this will develop very well. Young but already approachable. — 11 days ago

Jason Gelman

8.9

needed 60+ mins to open up. tart cranberry, sour cherry, definitely some bell pepper, good acid and mineral backbone. bell pepper finish, a little vegetal — 5 days ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.2

Medium-bodied. Blackberry. Currants. Red fruits. Cassis. Fine dry tannins. Needed a lot of time to open up and show off its greatness! Cheers 🍷 — 6 days ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

8.9

Chester Gap Cellars Cabernet Franc 2012. If you don’t know Virginia wine, this is a great one to start with! It’s medium-bodied, has a great nose & fruit profile and a beautiful spice finish thanks to the 8 year wait. Cheers🍷 — 6 days ago

Shawn Thompson

9.1

Vacation time with a gorgeous Chinon (Cab Franc) with an earthy nose of pepper, blackberry, eucalyptus ajd cedar. The palate possesses good acidity with boozy plum, green pepper and cola. — 8 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.1

Mushrooms, red hots, and cherry chapstick might not sound like a great combination… but I liked it! (Just like a Katy Perry song). — 3 days ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.4

Blackberry jam on the nose. Dark, full, dry, notable tannins and a long finish. Blackberries, blueberries. Recently rated the ‘17; this ‘18 is equally excellent! — 12 days ago

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