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King Family Vineyards

Monticello Cabernet Franc 2018

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Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium intensity.

Interesting nose of cherries, red currants, wood, honeysuckle, spices and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with red currants, strawberries, raspberries, light wood, earth, wet leaves, herbs, black pepper and dark coffee.

Tangy short finish with soft tannins and pomegranates.

This Cabernet Franc from Virginia is a very nice food wine. Tangy with light spiceiness. Nice and engaging.

I liked the fact that it is light in alcohol, with a nice mouthfeel.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. Tasty and complimented the food, especially the hard meats.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes from the Monticello AVA, were aged in French oak barrels and in concrete vats, for 9 months.

12% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$28.
— 4 years ago

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Caiarossa

Super Tuscan Blend 2011

Deep ruby hue with garnet rim variation. Mild extraction on the glass with heavy tearing. Nose offers red fruit, such as fresh cherry and raspberry, also muddled blackberry, leather, tobacco, tomato leaf, cured meat, vanilla, and cinnamon notes. Consistent notes on the palate, with mouth-watering acidity and soft tannins. Medium+ finish. Vintage 2011. ABV 14%. #Pergolaia #caiarossa #toscana #winesoftuscany #Italianwinelover #supertuscan #sangioveseblend #winedownwednesday — 5 years ago

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