Del Dotto Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc

9.284 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
Shawn R

Real deal Holyfield...@Eric S thank you Sir for sharing this bottle with me. My first time but not the last. I get this big rush of smoked meats and dried strawberries on the nose with secondary hint of alcohol that blows off. Rich and lush on entry; no sign on tannins, integrated well. Mouth coating flavors yet light and bright. This stud has none of green herbaceous element. Hot charcoal, coulis and currant paste fill the palate. Ends with slight cigar box and dusty road. Wonderful. @Eric S thanks again!

Real deal Holyfield...@Eric S thank you Sir for sharing this bottle with me. My first time but not the last. I get this big rush of smoked meats and dried strawberries on the nose with secondary hint of alcohol that blows off. Rich and lush on entry; no sign on tannins, integrated well. Mouth coating flavors yet light and bright. This stud has none of green herbaceous element. Hot charcoal, coulis and currant paste fill the palate. Ends with slight cigar box and dusty road. Wonderful. @Eric S thanks again!

Mar 8th, 2017
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.0

Rich and full. Dark fruit and earth. Very nice wine.

Rich and full. Dark fruit and earth. Very nice wine.

Sep 1st, 2016
Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

9.2

Good juice. Still has a bit to go before it gets to the "drink now" phase. #napa #wine #cabfranc

Good juice. Still has a bit to go before it gets to the "drink now" phase. #napa #wine #cabfranc

Jan 24th, 2016
Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

8.8

Delicious napa valley

Delicious napa valley

Sep 7th, 2015
Mary Orlin

Rich and soft with violet and lavender notes also herbal green sage notes

Rich and soft with violet and lavender notes also herbal green sage notes

Nov 19th, 2014
Skip Smyser

Big smash you in the mouth red. Robust, refreshing and refined. Will stand up to a big rare steak. A real pleaser!

Big smash you in the mouth red. Robust, refreshing and refined. Will stand up to a big rare steak. A real pleaser!

Dec 30th, 2023
Lawrence Bernstein

2/22 Fading which was too bad because the wine had a lot going for it. Just lost its muscle and starting to lose structure. Would have loved to taste this wine 10 years ago. 84

2/22 Fading which was too bad because the wine had a lot going for it. Just lost its muscle and starting to lose structure. Would have loved to taste this wine 10 years ago. 84

Feb 13th, 2022
Michael Khan

Needs a few more years. Alcohol is high, but surprisingly well-integrated.

Needs a few more years. Alcohol is high, but surprisingly well-integrated.

Feb 6th, 2022
Charles Rosenfeld

Opened in May 2020 and partially decanted this 2013 vintage bought at the vineyard. Absolutely outstanding an hour later. The aroma is smooth and highlighted by soft dark cherry, a bit earthy and maybe chocolate or coffee but in the distance. The first sip was heavenly and smooth to the palate. Could have waited anther 5yrs! Enhanced the taste of medium rare ribeye and grilled artichoke. Just outstanding!!!!

Opened in May 2020 and partially decanted this 2013 vintage bought at the vineyard. Absolutely outstanding an hour later. The aroma is smooth and highlighted by soft dark cherry, a bit earthy and maybe chocolate or coffee but in the distance. The first sip was heavenly and smooth to the palate. Could have waited anther 5yrs! Enhanced the taste of medium rare ribeye and grilled artichoke. Just outstanding!!!!

May 17th, 2020
JLH
9.2

Full, a tad bright and herbaceous.

Full, a tad bright and herbaceous.

Jul 10th, 2019