Detert Family Vineyards
Oakville Cabernet Franc
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![Carl Fischer Carl Fischer](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/carlfischer-1447467498-0e6ad8df5da2_250x250.jpg)
This definitely had a major transformation over a few hours. Started out completely herbaceous and savory, but with some time the fruit came forward and balanced out the flavors.
The nose is spicy with notes of anise, clove, leather. Black cherry and anise on the palate along with wet stone and integrated, soft tannins. Medium bodied with great acidity. I usually like more fruit-forwardness in my wine, but this balance worked for me.
This definitely had a major transformation over a few hours. Started out completely herbaceous and savory, but with some time the fruit came forward and balanced out the flavors.
The nose is spicy with notes of anise, clove, leather. Black cherry and anise on the palate along with wet stone and integrated, soft tannins. Medium bodied with great acidity. I usually like more fruit-forwardness in my wine, but this balance worked for me.
![Greg Ballington Greg Ballington](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/gregballington-1445193759-86c57e421bf2_250x250.jpg)
First red wine and definitely not one of the three Heitz Cellars wines in our blind tasting. The darkness on the nose and palate fall in line.
Deep garnet red with a touch of ruby in the core. Tight to start with only one distinguishable note of super dark cocoa. Took a bit to open in the glass with some chalk, cherry tomatoes and cassis. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. Well rounded on the palate with some aged and oaky characteristics. Toasty, vanilla, dark cocoa, black fruits, a little spice, black cherries, and other dark fruits. Well integrated and medium plus to long finish. Would like to try a younger one of these. Drink till 2021.
First red wine and definitely not one of the three Heitz Cellars wines in our blind tasting. The darkness on the nose and palate fall in line.
Deep garnet red with a touch of ruby in the core. Tight to start with only one distinguishable note of super dark cocoa. Took a bit to open in the glass with some chalk, cherry tomatoes and cassis. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. Well rounded on the palate with some aged and oaky characteristics. Toasty, vanilla, dark cocoa, black fruits, a little spice, black cherries, and other dark fruits. Well integrated and medium plus to long finish. Would like to try a younger one of these. Drink till 2021.
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Showing beautifully at the Garrett's house on Halloween.
Showing beautifully at the Garrett's house on Halloween.
Nov 1st, 2014![Michael Sinowitz Michael Sinowitz](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/michaelsinowitz-1684862957-dffa37573159.jpg)
Terrific wine. Plush texture, rich and deep.
Terrific wine. Plush texture, rich and deep.
Sep 10th, 2017![Pooneet K Pooneet K](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_p_250.png)
Nice Napa Cabernet Franc, but definitely would not have guessed Cab Franc at least from the old world comparison situation. Quite dark garnet, tons of dark fruit but very fruit forward. A touch jammy. Slightly hot on the finish.
Nice Napa Cabernet Franc, but definitely would not have guessed Cab Franc at least from the old world comparison situation. Quite dark garnet, tons of dark fruit but very fruit forward. A touch jammy. Slightly hot on the finish.
Aug 4th, 2019