Blackjack Ranch

Allusion Proprietary Cabernet Franc Blend

8.87 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Raspberry juice, green peppercorn, dark chocolate. Ripe but not heavy and quite nice for the price.

Raspberry juice, green peppercorn, dark chocolate. Ripe but not heavy and quite nice for the price.

Nov 4th, 2015
Tim de Martimprey

I was anxious to try this wine since it seemed to have plenty of potential. This being said I let it breathe for about 5min in my glass before giving it a try. Initially it was overpowering in minerality. However as some more time passed it opened up to be a pleasure. It has a good earthy dark fruit nose, and the palate is a balance of flint, dark cherry, blackberry and some dry herbs. In the finish there comes a slight chocolate caramel to flow with leather. I will buy more of this wine, I believe I could drink it anytime from now to 2018.

I was anxious to try this wine since it seemed to have plenty of potential. This being said I let it breathe for about 5min in my glass before giving it a try. Initially it was overpowering in minerality. However as some more time passed it opened up to be a pleasure. It has a good earthy dark fruit nose, and the palate is a balance of flint, dark cherry, blackberry and some dry herbs. In the finish there comes a slight chocolate caramel to flow with leather. I will buy more of this wine, I believe I could drink it anytime from now to 2018.

Oct 23rd, 2016
Jilaine Holdren

A little sweet, not a great balance.

A little sweet, not a great balance.

Jun 20th, 2016
Leah Pevar

Leah had this 9 years ago

Leah had this 9 years ago

Jan 30th, 2016
Christopher Allbritton

Christopher had this 9 years ago

Christopher had this 9 years ago

Aug 19th, 2015
David Milliman

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

Oct 18th, 2014