Dark and brooding in the glass but I was startled to see how expressive and balanced it was. I was expecting tannin and heat but this is totally in check. The only Cab Franc I recall from Saturday night in Iowa so it was a welcome change up. Thank you @Nick Hodne for the intro.
Dark and brooding in the glass but I was startled to see how expressive and balanced it was. I was expecting tannin and heat but this is totally in check. The only Cab Franc I recall from Saturday night in Iowa so it was a welcome change up. Thank you @Nick Hodne for the intro.
May 19th, 2019
#CabFrancDay
I hope you guys are all enjoying it.
Dark purplish ruby red. Lush floral notes on the nose with some cinnamon, dark spices, dark berries, and blackberries. Heavy drying tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Dark berries on the palate with some blue and black fruits followed by spices and purple flowers. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2029.
Will be released in the Spring. @David L definitely one I recommend!
Release price is $85.00.
#CabFrancDay
I hope you guys are all enjoying it.
Dark purplish ruby red. Lush floral notes on the nose with some cinnamon, dark spices, dark berries, and blackberries. Heavy drying tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Dark berries on the palate with some blue and black fruits followed by spices and purple flowers. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2029.
Will be released in the Spring. @David L definitely one I recommend!
Release price is $85.00.
Dec 5th, 2018
The rating on this will improve. Only been in bottle 4-6months, so lots of time is needed to evolve. Similar structure to the ‘13. Kind of in a funky stage now...acidity and tannins are all over the place. Even so, you can tell where it will end up. More black fruit dominant than the last two vintages...not only does this have Howell, but Atlas Peak as well.
The rating on this will improve. Only been in bottle 4-6months, so lots of time is needed to evolve. Similar structure to the ‘13. Kind of in a funky stage now...acidity and tannins are all over the place. Even so, you can tell where it will end up. More black fruit dominant than the last two vintages...not only does this have Howell, but Atlas Peak as well.
Feb 2nd, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
