Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Vandal Vineyard Cabernet Franc

9.1132 ratings
9.015 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Franc
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Matt

Nice to have balanced Napa Cab Franc that isn't heavy handed. Expresses the wonderful amount of sunshine we get in CA while maintaining great acid. A kiss of oak to add depth and aroma but not dominating. Lovely dark mineral and graphite notes backdrop dense fruit, violets, and spice.

Nice to have balanced Napa Cab Franc that isn't heavy handed. Expresses the wonderful amount of sunshine we get in CA while maintaining great acid. A kiss of oak to add depth and aroma but not dominating. Lovely dark mineral and graphite notes backdrop dense fruit, violets, and spice.

Sep 2nd, 2016
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Nice stuff. Should be better know for as long as they have been making it!

Nice stuff. Should be better know for as long as they have been making it!

Oct 22nd, 2015
Kristie Tacey

Black cherry, eucalyptus

Black cherry, eucalyptus

Dec 23rd, 2014
Amy Morgan

Rich and concentrated with ripe black fruits of blackberries, black plums, cassis well-integrated notes of sweet tobacco, dark chocolate and a herbal component.

Rich and concentrated with ripe black fruits of blackberries, black plums, cassis well-integrated notes of sweet tobacco, dark chocolate and a herbal component.

Dec 7th, 2014
Ericsson

Single vineyard Cab Franc from Napa. Checks all the boxes… Medium ruby color. Boasting with dark fruit on the nose: blueberry, blackberry, black plum; wet tobacco and wet oak with hints of vanilla as well. On the palate the wine is dry, medium bodied, medium alcohol with velvety tannins and smooth acidity throughout and a decent finish. Great wine and amazing value from Napa. Likely to please any Cab lover… Cheers.

Single vineyard Cab Franc from Napa. Checks all the boxes… Medium ruby color. Boasting with dark fruit on the nose: blueberry, blackberry, black plum; wet tobacco and wet oak with hints of vanilla as well. On the palate the wine is dry, medium bodied, medium alcohol with velvety tannins and smooth acidity throughout and a decent finish. Great wine and amazing value from Napa. Likely to please any Cab lover… Cheers.

Feb 6th, 2024
Marc Fagelman

Ripe berries ! Love it! 13.8

Ripe berries ! Love it! 13.8

Jul 9th, 2022
Eric

Bright, tart, and intense. Big acid. You can taste the sun.

Bright, tart, and intense. Big acid. You can taste the sun.

Jun 18th, 2022
Henry Fuseler

3/2022. Good medium bodied red. Smooth and easy to drink.

Hall’s Chophouse

3/2022. Good medium bodied red. Smooth and easy to drink.

Hall’s Chophouse

Mar 31st, 2022
A B
9.2

Light. Balanced. Dark berries. A bit acidic. Very rounded. Dad

Light. Balanced. Dark berries. A bit acidic. Very rounded. Dad

Feb 14th, 2022
Kevin Mullally

Vanilla, clove, baking spice. Tobacco. Blueberry.

Vanilla, clove, baking spice. Tobacco. Blueberry.

Nov 25th, 2021