Winemaker's comments: 76% Cabernet Franc, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, Bates' Ranch. Bright, fruity, berry bouquet. Balanced, soft tannins, good finish. Unfined and unfiltered. 159 cases produced. Bottled March 1997.
Winemaker's comments: 76% Cabernet Franc, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, Bates' Ranch. Bright, fruity, berry bouquet. Balanced, soft tannins, good finish. Unfined and unfiltered. 159 cases produced. Bottled March 1997.
Jul 19th, 2020Remarkable, as good as the 1993, in perfect shape. Decant for fine sediment, and 2h of air. Winemaker’s comments: 75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, Bates' Ranch. Rich, fruity, berry bouquet. Balanced, elegant, spicy, with a touch of oak flavors. Unfined and unfiltered. Only 84 cases produced. Bottled February 1996.
Remarkable, as good as the 1993, in perfect shape. Decant for fine sediment, and 2h of air. Winemaker’s comments: 75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, Bates' Ranch. Rich, fruity, berry bouquet. Balanced, elegant, spicy, with a touch of oak flavors. Unfined and unfiltered. Only 84 cases produced. Bottled February 1996.
Aug 12th, 2019
40ish yr old cab franc vines.
40ish yr old cab franc vines.
Nov 14th, 2013
2003 ......Amazing
Jun 6th, 2015Yes, Cab Franc (almost) on its own can be very enjoyable, and age very well. Close to 22 years and still light, fresh, and herbaceous. Winemaker's Comments: 75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, Bates Ranch. Spicy, fruity, vanilla bouquet. Rich, round, mouthfilling. Unfined and unfiltered. 126 cases produced. Bottled April, 1995.
Yes, Cab Franc (almost) on its own can be very enjoyable, and age very well. Close to 22 years and still light, fresh, and herbaceous. Winemaker's Comments: 75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, Bates Ranch. Spicy, fruity, vanilla bouquet. Rich, round, mouthfilling. Unfined and unfiltered. 126 cases produced. Bottled April, 1995.
Mar 9th, 2015Another fine SCM Cab Franc specimen - liked it as much as the 1993. Tasted on two occasions almost two years apart, no signs of exhaustion yet.
Winemaker's Comments: 75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, Bates Ranch. Raspberry fruit bouquet with black pepper undertones. Rich, elegant, complex. Round balance, lingering finish. Aged in 50 gal. American oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. Only 56 cases produced. Bottled March 1994.
Another fine SCM Cab Franc specimen - liked it as much as the 1993. Tasted on two occasions almost two years apart, no signs of exhaustion yet.
Winemaker's Comments: 75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, Bates Ranch. Raspberry fruit bouquet with black pepper undertones. Rich, elegant, complex. Round balance, lingering finish. Aged in 50 gal. American oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. Only 56 cases produced. Bottled March 1994.
Nov 29th, 2014
The tannins have softened quite a bit. Cooked plums and spices dominate. Damn.
The tannins have softened quite a bit. Cooked plums and spices dominate. Damn.
Sep 28th, 2014
Aimee had this 10 years ago
Aimee had this 10 years ago
Oct 17th, 2014
Will had this 11 years ago
Will had this 11 years ago
Nov 14th, 2013Will had this 12 years ago
Will had this 12 years ago
Dec 11th, 2012
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
