Dracaena Wines
Paso Robles Cabernet Franc
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
This is a nice Cabernet Franc from Paso Robles. Dark in color and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with chocolate notes, earth, wood, vanilla, violets, licorice, peppercorn, spices, pencil lead and light vegetables.
Fruit forward with a nice mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle, tasty and engaging.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
Still young and needs another couple of years to mature.
A blend of 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petite Sirah. Aged in French Oak barrels (40% new).
14.4% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$34.
This is a nice Cabernet Franc from Paso Robles. Dark in color and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with chocolate notes, earth, wood, vanilla, violets, licorice, peppercorn, spices, pencil lead and light vegetables.
Fruit forward with a nice mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle, tasty and engaging.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
Still young and needs another couple of years to mature.
A blend of 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petite Sirah. Aged in French Oak barrels (40% new).
14.4% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$34.
An amazing 2014 Cabernet Franc in my glass from Lori & Michael Budd of Dracaena Wines. Aromas of blackberry, lavender, white pepper and brown sugar caramel. Flavors of blackberries, herbes de Provence, vanilla, white pepper with a touch of roasted sweet peppers on the finish. Pleasant acidity, supple tannins and a lingering tapering finish.
An amazing 2014 Cabernet Franc in my glass from Lori & Michael Budd of Dracaena Wines. Aromas of blackberry, lavender, white pepper and brown sugar caramel. Flavors of blackberries, herbes de Provence, vanilla, white pepper with a touch of roasted sweet peppers on the finish. Pleasant acidity, supple tannins and a lingering tapering finish.
2 people found it helpfulDec 25th, 2016
Nice nose. Decent palate. Color deep.
Nice nose. Decent palate. Color deep.
1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2018This wine is all love. Nice color. Easy. I am really enjoying this. I'm a cab Franc fan and this delivers
This wine is all love. Nice color. Easy. I am really enjoying this. I'm a cab Franc fan and this delivers
1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2017All 4 at the table agreed this is a really nice wine. Medium to dark Crimson color, this Cab Franc had a rich softness in the mouth that brought out the dark red and black fruit along with spice and pepper. Tannins were well balanced and the finish added an herbaceous layer. If you are not familiar with Cab Franc and would like to try it, this is a great example to start with.
All 4 at the table agreed this is a really nice wine. Medium to dark Crimson color, this Cab Franc had a rich softness in the mouth that brought out the dark red and black fruit along with spice and pepper. Tannins were well balanced and the finish added an herbaceous layer. If you are not familiar with Cab Franc and would like to try it, this is a great example to start with.
1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2016Leah had this 9 years ago
Leah had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulOct 10th, 2015
Bigger fruit than I’d like from a Franc, but then Paso...
Bigger fruit than I’d like from a Franc, but then Paso...
Oct 8th, 2018
This Cabernet Franc is pure joy. Aromas and flavors of black raspberry, cherry, violets, cinnamon and milk chocolate. Very silky with good weight on the midpalate. The finish is long, with fine tannins and the right amount of acid that leaves you wanting the next sip. Cabernet Franc fans need to stock up on this wine; with small production, it is one you don't want to miss. Drinking beautifully now, but could easily cellar another 7-10 years.
This Cabernet Franc is pure joy. Aromas and flavors of black raspberry, cherry, violets, cinnamon and milk chocolate. Very silky with good weight on the midpalate. The finish is long, with fine tannins and the right amount of acid that leaves you wanting the next sip. Cabernet Franc fans need to stock up on this wine; with small production, it is one you don't want to miss. Drinking beautifully now, but could easily cellar another 7-10 years.
Jan 2nd, 2017