Jacob Franklin

Mon Chou #6 Camusi Vineyard Red Blend 2015

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days and consistent throughout. The 2015 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core and some slight rim variation. Medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and beginning to show, some secondary characteristics with a combination of tart, ripe and desiccated, black and red fruits: brambles, cassis, green bell pepper, pipe tobacco, leather, cocoa, organic earth and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The texture is that of a velvet glove. The finish is long and satisfying. Years ago, I cut my teeth on the wines of Ray and Nancy Coursen, especially their Elyse label while their Jacob Franklin label remained elusive to me. It’s clear there is similar DNA. This is a delicious, giving wine that is squarely in its drinking window. Drink now through 2030. — 6 months ago

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Ira Schwartz

@Jay Kline Very much enjoyed the JF petite sirah’s. As you would expect big wines but they had balance and complexity. Drank them way to early 🥺

Jay Kline

@Ira Schwartz while I can’t speak for the JF Petite Sirah’s, I drank a ton of the Elyse PS’s and agree: big but balanced and beautiful. Age-worthy too.

Franklin Tate Estate

Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Alex Kate

9.5

Easy drinking, nice and refreshing — 5 years ago

Evans & Tate

Big Squeeze Margaret River Shiraz 2014

Robbie Jackson

9.0

Smooth, slightly sweet start. Green/spicy end notes, a bit stronger than I'd prefer, but good for smaller sips — 6 years ago

Tate

Spring Street Merlot 2016

Sean Lyons

9.2

If anyone wants a perfect example of a Cali merlot, give them this. Big blue fruit with some pine and cedar. It’s not subtle, but it’s good. If you’re a Merlot lover, get this. — 2 years ago

Jacob Franklin

Hoffman Lane Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Jeremy.Buss

9.1

Another winespies purchase that has proven to be a good purchase. Strong spice, blackberry and slight cherry, cinnamon, and more. Medium tannins. A 7 year old wine that likely could age another 5 - 10 years. — 4 years ago

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Evans & Tate

Classic Margaret River Cabernet-Merlot Blend 2016

Sam Lee

9.0

Complexity of dark fruit along with red currant berries and underneath side of tobacco leaf herb-leaf and cigar all together balances and deep on palate with yet soft structure at finishings 🤵🏼
Aromatic velvet and floral of rose garden 🕊 — 5 years ago

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Jacob Franklin

Chavez-Leeds Vineyard Petite Sirah 2015

Ben Hearns

9.0

killer petite sirah — 3 years ago

with Mason

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Franklin Hill Vineyards

Fainting Goat Red Blend 2019

Christa Bender

9.0

Just as delicious as I remember it. Can distinctly taste the black cherry. It is delightful to taste the actual description of the wine. Definitely on the sweeter side. — 4 years ago

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