Franciscan Estate

Winemaker's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

9.037 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.0

Nicely done. Good showing.

Nicely done. Good showing.

Dec 26th, 2013
Tripp Owings

Not a great finish. Solid and easy to drink but wish it had more finish.

Not a great finish. Solid and easy to drink but wish it had more finish.

Sep 22nd, 2018
Teresa S

Baking spices and tannins and stewed fruit. Probably could have gone a couple more years but we weren’t sure!!

Baking spices and tannins and stewed fruit. Probably could have gone a couple more years but we weren’t sure!!

Apr 15th, 2018
Jennifer Zackary

Great wine

Great wine

May 20th, 2017
Jason Watson

Clearly Cali Cab! This is a convergence of black cherries and currants, peppery spice, tannin/skin contact/oak/structure. I would like more of a finish. Overall, superb wine!

Clearly Cali Cab! This is a convergence of black cherries and currants, peppery spice, tannin/skin contact/oak/structure. I would like more of a finish. Overall, superb wine!

Jun 18th, 2016
Dana Giammaria

Just one of the many incredible bottles.

Just one of the many incredible bottles.

May 29th, 2016
Marit Wangstad

Another lovely cab from Franciscan. On the nose, I get pepper, mint, gravel, and blackberry. On the palate, medium tannins, lavender, violet, green bell pepper, cherry, oak, and a smokey finish. #lifeisacabernet #winelife #napavalleywines

Another lovely cab from Franciscan. On the nose, I get pepper, mint, gravel, and blackberry. On the palate, medium tannins, lavender, violet, green bell pepper, cherry, oak, and a smokey finish. #lifeisacabernet #winelife #napavalleywines

Mar 14th, 2016
Dave Barbarash

A whole lot of berry without a ton of oak. Still dry but not super cab dry. Well balanced.

A whole lot of berry without a ton of oak. Still dry but not super cab dry. Well balanced.

Mar 12th, 2016
jacalyn priestley

Delightful wine. Velvety smooth and nice nose

Delightful wine. Velvety smooth and nice nose

Oct 2nd, 2015
James Hallett

09 pretty average. Lots of oak and a big round mouthfeel. Must be some American Oak on this because of the dill on top of the dark fruits.

09 pretty average. Lots of oak and a big round mouthfeel. Must be some American Oak on this because of the dill on top of the dark fruits.

Jul 3rd, 2015