Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
forward, eucalyptus, menthol, raspberry, meaty, rather bold. stretches cab franc typicity but very tasty.
forward, eucalyptus, menthol, raspberry, meaty, rather bold. stretches cab franc typicity but very tasty.
Feb 16th, 2021
Dana had this 9 years ago
Dana had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulApr 29th, 2016
Still drinks like a very young wine. Dried violets, cherry, herbaceous.
Still drinks like a very young wine. Dried violets, cherry, herbaceous.
Jul 2nd, 2016
Lovely modern robust deep and intense Cabernet Franc from
California's knights Valley. Deep dark color almost black, nose a bit sweet with loads of licorice, black cherries, plums, after eight mint chocolate, coffee and plums, full rich body , with round soft tannins, nice acidity, chewy and intense. Balanced and charming. Long yummy finish. Not a classical CF but a very tasty one. My score 91, drink to 2017. A lovely discovery.
Lovely modern robust deep and intense Cabernet Franc from
California's knights Valley. Deep dark color almost black, nose a bit sweet with loads of licorice, black cherries, plums, after eight mint chocolate, coffee and plums, full rich body , with round soft tannins, nice acidity, chewy and intense. Balanced and charming. Long yummy finish. Not a classical CF but a very tasty one. My score 91, drink to 2017. A lovely discovery.
55% new oak used in most of the wines
55% new oak used in most of the wines
Jan 29th, 2014
Without question the best cabernet franc I’ve ever had from California, this is unfortunately the last bottle I have. I don’t know what happened in 2007, but Gerhard made a spectacular cab franc that has no parallel before or since (of course, the winery no longer exists - at least not in any recognizable form - but you get my meaning). Still drinking incredibly well, this was a singular achievement from what always was a WAY underrated winery.
Without question the best cabernet franc I’ve ever had from California, this is unfortunately the last bottle I have. I don’t know what happened in 2007, but Gerhard made a spectacular cab franc that has no parallel before or since (of course, the winery no longer exists - at least not in any recognizable form - but you get my meaning). Still drinking incredibly well, this was a singular achievement from what always was a WAY underrated winery.
May 7th, 2021So, I’m of the opinion that Gerhard Reisacher’s sweet spot is Cabernet Franc. This 2009 isn’t quite as good as his 2007 - that is the best 100% cab franc I’ve ever had - but this is damn close. No trace of the bell pepper you typically get from people picking the fruit too early, this is a terrific wine with notes of something reminiscent of roasted chipotle pepper, black pepper, and currant. Medium-to-full bodied palate with a silky, mouthfilling feel leading to a lingering finish. This is nothing like a cab franc from The Loire - pure California - but a terrific wine nonetheless. Winemakers would do well to take lessons from Gerhart on how to handle this varietal.
So, I’m of the opinion that Gerhard Reisacher’s sweet spot is Cabernet Franc. This 2009 isn’t quite as good as his 2007 - that is the best 100% cab franc I’ve ever had - but this is damn close. No trace of the bell pepper you typically get from people picking the fruit too early, this is a terrific wine with notes of something reminiscent of roasted chipotle pepper, black pepper, and currant. Medium-to-full bodied palate with a silky, mouthfilling feel leading to a lingering finish. This is nothing like a cab franc from The Loire - pure California - but a terrific wine nonetheless. Winemakers would do well to take lessons from Gerhart on how to handle this varietal.
Jun 28th, 2020
Starting to fade but still enjoyed it! Very dense- more than I expected but good balance even if a little past its prime.
Starting to fade but still enjoyed it! Very dense- more than I expected but good balance even if a little past its prime.
Apr 16th, 2020
