Halcyon
California Cabernet Franc
California, USA
#HalcyonSundaze
2018 Halcyon California #CabernetFranc delivering oodles of crunchy red fruits, rhubarb, green bell pepper with herbal finish
slightly chilly is tha dilly
#HalcyonSundaze
2018 Halcyon California #CabernetFranc delivering oodles of crunchy red fruits, rhubarb, green bell pepper with herbal finish
slightly chilly is tha dilly
Green, stemmy. Jalapeño. Strawberry preserves. 12.8% abv. Fun, balanced wine. Sexy packaging.
Green, stemmy. Jalapeño. Strawberry preserves. 12.8% abv. Fun, balanced wine. Sexy packaging.
Feb 28th, 2021
VERY impressive. Look forward to drinking more of it!
VERY impressive. Look forward to drinking more of it!
1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2016
One of my favorite California Cab-Francs. Cranberry, orange, peat and jalapeño on the nose. Ripe and tart blueberries, crunchy bell pepper and a bit of pithy grapefruit on the palate, feeling like light and sumptuous taffeta.
One of my favorite California Cab-Francs. Cranberry, orange, peat and jalapeño on the nose. Ripe and tart blueberries, crunchy bell pepper and a bit of pithy grapefruit on the palate, feeling like light and sumptuous taffeta.
Dec 13th, 2016
Lighter cab franc, really nice and refreshing but missing the tobacco notes I love in cab franc.
Lighter cab franc, really nice and refreshing but missing the tobacco notes I love in cab franc.
Dec 10th, 2016
I would never tag this as Paso Robles, but it sure is Cab Franc. New World fruit balanced with dried herbs & a touch of green pepper. Acid is vibrant, but not screaming. First vintage? Well done Tyler & Kim!
I would never tag this as Paso Robles, but it sure is Cab Franc. New World fruit balanced with dried herbs & a touch of green pepper. Acid is vibrant, but not screaming. First vintage? Well done Tyler & Kim!
Mar 26th, 2016
Finally in Billings Montana. Thanks to Dr H for growing these grapes and to Tyler for making this wine. Can't wait to try the sparkling and rose.
Finally in Billings Montana. Thanks to Dr H for growing these grapes and to Tyler for making this wine. Can't wait to try the sparkling and rose.
Mar 23rd, 2016
As you know if you have followed me I am very partial to the Cabernet Franc grape as long as it is made well as it is in the Loire Valley my favorite place for Cabernet Franc. I was in one of the stores I frequent here in Chicago and ran across this gem. From what I understand this is the inaugural vintage of this wine that comes from Paso Robles, CA and the grapes come from the Templeton Gap AVA. There are only 125 case that were produced and I will be calling the store in Chicago to see if they have more available. The winemaker is Tyler Elwell and this new winery specializes in Cabernet Franc. On the nose I get fresh red fruit, strawberry, red plum, green bell pepper, and roasted jalapeño.
On the palate is very bright and juicy red fruit, sweet strawberries, red raspberry, bell peppers and vegetal notes that I love in my cab francs along with a nice minerality.
There is medium + acidity, medium + tannins with a good long finish. What a wonderful find and I hope to have more in the future. At this young age to be drinking like it is is fantastic. I can just imagine what it will be like with a few more years in bottle. Nostrovia!
As you know if you have followed me I am very partial to the Cabernet Franc grape as long as it is made well as it is in the Loire Valley my favorite place for Cabernet Franc. I was in one of the stores I frequent here in Chicago and ran across this gem. From what I understand this is the inaugural vintage of this wine that comes from Paso Robles, CA and the grapes come from the Templeton Gap AVA. There are only 125 case that were produced and I will be calling the store in Chicago to see if they have more available. The winemaker is Tyler Elwell and this new winery specializes in Cabernet Franc. On the nose I get fresh red fruit, strawberry, red plum, green bell pepper, and roasted jalapeño.
On the palate is very bright and juicy red fruit, sweet strawberries, red raspberry, bell peppers and vegetal notes that I love in my cab francs along with a nice minerality.
There is medium + acidity, medium + tannins with a good long finish. What a wonderful find and I hope to have more in the future. At this young age to be drinking like it is is fantastic. I can just imagine what it will be like with a few more years in bottle. Nostrovia!