Alpha Omega
Napa Valley Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley, California, USA
Unfortunately, we were not able to make our Round Pond reservations. Weather was a bit nasty and drivers weren't the best. However, Alpha Omega gave us a nice tasting and was willing to bust out some cab franc once we told them we were big fans. Thank goodness! This wine was great! No green/bell pepper at all that I associate with cab franc. Even as a '14, the berry and earthy combo was very harmonious. Neither was a standout and I appreciated that. I've only had AO's table wine, II, but I've enjoyed everything I've had. Need to try more from here!
Unfortunately, we were not able to make our Round Pond reservations. Weather was a bit nasty and drivers weren't the best. However, Alpha Omega gave us a nice tasting and was willing to bust out some cab franc once we told them we were big fans. Thank goodness! This wine was great! No green/bell pepper at all that I associate with cab franc. Even as a '14, the berry and earthy combo was very harmonious. Neither was a standout and I appreciated that. I've only had AO's table wine, II, but I've enjoyed everything I've had. Need to try more from here!
Feb 6th, 2017
Inky color. Full-bodied and earthy. Dark fruits, mushroom, oak, leather, and a hint of vanilla. Satisfying finish.
Inky color. Full-bodied and earthy. Dark fruits, mushroom, oak, leather, and a hint of vanilla. Satisfying finish.
Jan 19th, 2023
Spectacular Cab Franc. Bold, dry, balanced, beautiful!
Spectacular Cab Franc. Bold, dry, balanced, beautiful!
Feb 14th, 2022Exceptional Cab Franc. Dark purple color, smoky nose. Full, dry, moderate tannins. Lots of dark fruit. Just wonderful.
Exceptional Cab Franc. Dark purple color, smoky nose. Full, dry, moderate tannins. Lots of dark fruit. Just wonderful.
Apr 29th, 2021Full, dry, dark. Loaded with black and blue fruit. Spectacular Cab Franc.
Full, dry, dark. Loaded with black and blue fruit. Spectacular Cab Franc.
Mar 2nd, 2021Excellent Cab Franc. Full bodied, dry, mild tannins. Loaded with black fruit. Long finish.
Excellent Cab Franc. Full bodied, dry, mild tannins. Loaded with black fruit. Long finish.
Mar 18th, 2020Smoke and nutmeg on nose. Full body, dry, mild tannins. Blackberries, blueberries, black cherries. Outstanding!
Smoke and nutmeg on nose. Full body, dry, mild tannins. Blackberries, blueberries, black cherries. Outstanding!
Feb 7th, 2020
Quite young, needs at least 4 years, nose lacks complexity on opening but developed over a long time, body structured
Quite young, needs at least 4 years, nose lacks complexity on opening but developed over a long time, body structured
Aug 8th, 2019