Duckhorn Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley, California, USA
Green pepper, spice, violet. Somewhat "hot" on the nose and palate. 2011 vintage.
Green pepper, spice, violet. Somewhat "hot" on the nose and palate. 2011 vintage.
1 person found it helpfulAug 9th, 2015
Much better than the last bottle, settled in and composed, very new world. Is it Cabernet Franc? Barely if you guage it against the Loire. Too much oak diminishes the ability to do so.
Much better than the last bottle, settled in and composed, very new world. Is it Cabernet Franc? Barely if you guage it against the Loire. Too much oak diminishes the ability to do so.
Aug 21st, 2016A bit richer style than I usually go for but a solid effort.
Not 100% varietal as there is obviously some Merlot and perhaps Cabernet Sauvignon in the mix.
A bit richer style than I usually go for but a solid effort.
Not 100% varietal as there is obviously some Merlot and perhaps Cabernet Sauvignon in the mix.
Blackberry, bay leaf, violet and spearmint. Very silky tannins.
Blackberry, bay leaf, violet and spearmint. Very silky tannins.
Aug 10th, 2016Oak, berries, and ZERO Franc character that stands out and identifies itself as such. 👎 I would have hoped for more Franc like aromas and flavors, esp in a supposedly cool vintage.
Oak, berries, and ZERO Franc character that stands out and identifies itself as such. 👎 I would have hoped for more Franc like aromas and flavors, esp in a supposedly cool vintage.
Aug 5th, 2015
I wanted to like this more, but it is just not that interesting. Very good wine, but vegetal notes seem not integrated.
I wanted to like this more, but it is just not that interesting. Very good wine, but vegetal notes seem not integrated.
Dec 25th, 2017
The Duck never disappoints! This one is especially delicious!
The Duck never disappoints! This one is especially delicious!
Sep 5th, 2016Was hoping for so much more. Not sure I would ever guess this is can franc. Tastes like a Rutherford merlot. Insanely smooth. I get no pepper. Very drinkable, just not the wine I was looking for.
Was hoping for so much more. Not sure I would ever guess this is can franc. Tastes like a Rutherford merlot. Insanely smooth. I get no pepper. Very drinkable, just not the wine I was looking for.
Mar 24th, 2016
Still bit young but great balance of fruit and earthiness
Still bit young but great balance of fruit and earthiness
Feb 25th, 2015Absolutely loved this wine, well balanced!
Absolutely loved this wine, well balanced!
Dec 25th, 2014