The nose is a bit misleading on this one. There’s a sweet vanillin oak component in the center that was hard to get past, but on the palate shows nice balance and restraint. Cherries, raspberries, cedar, a touch of mint. I’m usually a fan of this wine and traditionally I offer this to customers as a solid benchmark for New World Cab Franc. The liberal use of new oak bothers me a bit and at this stage the aromatics are all over the map. Give this some time to absord some of the oak toast and I think the purity of fruit will reveal itself.
The nose is a bit misleading on this one. There’s a sweet vanillin oak component in the center that was hard to get past, but on the palate shows nice balance and restraint. Cherries, raspberries, cedar, a touch of mint. I’m usually a fan of this wine and traditionally I offer this to customers as a solid benchmark for New World Cab Franc. The liberal use of new oak bothers me a bit and at this stage the aromatics are all over the map. Give this some time to absord some of the oak toast and I think the purity of fruit will reveal itself.
Mar 30th, 2018
I'm a Cab Franc lover but this one is not a favorite. Blackberries, lemons, white pepper & earth
I'm a Cab Franc lover but this one is not a favorite. Blackberries, lemons, white pepper & earth
Oct 28th, 2014
This is a delicious cab franc! Nose: herbaceous and eucalyptus
Taste: Pre-ripe BlackBerry and some blueberry, cherries and cassis. oak, white pepper, and tobacco. Thx @Sean Smith for sharing!
This is a delicious cab franc! Nose: herbaceous and eucalyptus
Taste: Pre-ripe BlackBerry and some blueberry, cherries and cassis. oak, white pepper, and tobacco. Thx @Sean Smith for sharing!
Aug 29th, 2020
Bright floral bouquet. Plums and dark fruit on the palate. Nice acidity that balances well with somewhat grippy tannins that has a hint of pepper on the finish. Overall it is an easy drinking medium body can franc. I always enjoy this under the radar producer out of Sonoma.
Bright floral bouquet. Plums and dark fruit on the palate. Nice acidity that balances well with somewhat grippy tannins that has a hint of pepper on the finish. Overall it is an easy drinking medium body can franc. I always enjoy this under the radar producer out of Sonoma.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Lighter style than Virginia Cabernet Francs. Delicious, food friendly wine! Paired great with pork fajitas.
Lighter style than Virginia Cabernet Francs. Delicious, food friendly wine! Paired great with pork fajitas.
Feb 6th, 2018
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
