Brown Estate

Chaos Theory Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Blend

9.284 ratings
9.29 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Top Notes For
Cecil Ramirez

2013 vintage. Opaque ruby color. Fruit forward, bright red cherry, baking spice, earth, cedar notes. Silky mouthfeel, balanced tannin, long finish.

2013 vintage. Opaque ruby color. Fruit forward, bright red cherry, baking spice, earth, cedar notes. Silky mouthfeel, balanced tannin, long finish.

Nov 12th, 2018
Brian Thompson

Sales & Marketing Krupp Brothers Winery, Stagecoach Vineyard

9.0

Tons of dark berry notes. Big, bold on the palate with firm tannins. Solid!

Tons of dark berry notes. Big, bold on the palate with firm tannins. Solid!

Sep 16th, 2017
Al Shikoh

dark magenta, prominent tears; black cherry, plum, and baking chocolate with hints of cedar, black pepper, and dried herbs; red and black fruits, good length, chewy tannic finish; full bodied, medium+ acidity, medium+ tannins, 14.7% ABV; blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Petite Sirah, 15% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 12 months in 25% new oak, 50/50 French/American; $40

dark magenta, prominent tears; black cherry, plum, and baking chocolate with hints of cedar, black pepper, and dried herbs; red and black fruits, good length, chewy tannic finish; full bodied, medium+ acidity, medium+ tannins, 14.7% ABV; blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Petite Sirah, 15% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 12 months in 25% new oak, 50/50 French/American; $40

1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2020
Dawn Beatty

Dawn had this 5 years ago

Dawn had this 5 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2018
Carl Fischer

Jammy, peppery fruit forward blend - predominately Zinfandel mixed with Cab and pet sirah. Its pretty smooth, and slightly astringent. This was a great pop and pour but could probably use a touch more time in bottle to help keep the astringency in check.

Jammy, peppery fruit forward blend - predominately Zinfandel mixed with Cab and pet sirah. Its pretty smooth, and slightly astringent. This was a great pop and pour but could probably use a touch more time in bottle to help keep the astringency in check.

Jun 4th, 2017
Rebecca Fletcher

M ruby. Black fruit, currant, plum, ripe fruit, jammy. Spice, eucalyptus, and black pepper. M round tannin and finish. Lovely wine.

M ruby. Black fruit, currant, plum, ripe fruit, jammy. Spice, eucalyptus, and black pepper. M round tannin and finish. Lovely wine.

Jan 14th, 2016
Bob Barry

General Manager Winebow

9.0

I could drink this. Oh yeah I did.

I could drink this. Oh yeah I did.

Jun 11th, 2015
Michael Kendzierski

Brooks brought. Michael drank.

Brooks brought. Michael drank.

Feb 6th, 2022
Tyler Felous

Had this again last night. Once again phenomenal. Great on the nose, smooth all the way thru.

Had this again last night. Once again phenomenal. Great on the nose, smooth all the way thru.

May 22nd, 2021
Tyler Felous

Delicious. Smooth, deep nose, not too much vanilla/oak. Would buy again

Delicious. Smooth, deep nose, not too much vanilla/oak. Would buy again

Apr 2nd, 2021