Donati Family Vineyard

Paicines Cabernet Franc

9.034 ratings
8.55 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
MaJ CappS

fresh strawberry jam on the nose, mingled with eucalyptus. Astonishing.

Eucalyptus is a constant theme throughout the tasting experience. Fist sip showing dark berry fruit, softly brushed the palette with a well rounded mouthfeel. Long, lingering acidity, that keeps dancing until you decide to silence it. A very good, classic Cali wine to keep on the shelf..

fresh strawberry jam on the nose, mingled with eucalyptus. Astonishing.

Eucalyptus is a constant theme throughout the tasting experience. Fist sip showing dark berry fruit, softly brushed the palette with a well rounded mouthfeel. Long, lingering acidity, that keeps dancing until you decide to silence it. A very good, classic Cali wine to keep on the shelf..

Aug 11th, 2019
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Uber juicy with blackberries and a hint of tobacco. Easy to drink!

Uber juicy with blackberries and a hint of tobacco. Easy to drink!

1 person found it helpfulJun 15th, 2015
Caitlin Wright

Not too sweet!

Not too sweet!

1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2014
Chuck Knode

Only distributed to Cali, Texas, and Colorado.

Only distributed to Cali, Texas, and Colorado.

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2014
Mark Cochard

Sommelier phillywine.com, Chaddsford Winery

6.1

Great intensity and concentration 2014

Great intensity and concentration 2014

Feb 28th, 2017
Matthew Doty

Excellent. A great choice our friends will love. Dry, light pepper, full bodied.

Excellent. A great choice our friends will love. Dry, light pepper, full bodied.

Apr 17th, 2021
Willie Carter

Slightly astringent nose upfront that eases up and displays the customary vegetative qualities. Green pepper, ripe blueberries, and thyme. More on the Euro side of Cabernet Franc than American, this is light and smooth with really nice acidity and round tannins. The fruit is there but definitely not the star of the show. This is all about bitter earthiness and traces of funk. And that’s a good thing. Black olives, menthol cigarettes, black tea, and oak show on the palate. A little dried cranberry and cherry also come to play. Short to medium finish with more menthol and moist earth. A pretty pleasing Cab Franc.

Slightly astringent nose upfront that eases up and displays the customary vegetative qualities. Green pepper, ripe blueberries, and thyme. More on the Euro side of Cabernet Franc than American, this is light and smooth with really nice acidity and round tannins. The fruit is there but definitely not the star of the show. This is all about bitter earthiness and traces of funk. And that’s a good thing. Black olives, menthol cigarettes, black tea, and oak show on the palate. A little dried cranberry and cherry also come to play. Short to medium finish with more menthol and moist earth. A pretty pleasing Cab Franc.

Dec 9th, 2019
Frank Bares

Very easy drinking, amazimg body.. perfect wine with a nice steak.

Very easy drinking, amazimg body.. perfect wine with a nice steak.

Aug 18th, 2019
Bob Henry

Medium body, a little fruity but still good flavor, smooth finish.

Medium body, a little fruity but still good flavor, smooth finish.

May 30th, 2019
Allison

Shishkabob

Shishkabob

May 27th, 2019