Ashes & Diamonds Winery

No 5 Cabernet Franc

9.36 ratings

9.11 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Franc

Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison

Top Notes For

Michael Sinowitz

Made by Steve Matthiasson, it’s a slightly bigger style than from his own label. Certainly oriented towards the Loire. Enjoyed at Compline.

Jul 11th, 2023

Jason Sliwa

9.2

SIMM’s recommendation. Apparently “old world style, less extracted.” I think I would agree but it’s still got a lot of fruit, although it’s also got wicked acidity and soft tannins.

Dec 22nd, 2023