Easton

Monarch Mine Vineyard Cabernet Franc

8.917 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
Shenandoah Valley, Sierra Foothills, 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
Perry Riddle

The most unusual Cab Franc I’ve come across. Pipe tobacco and pine needles. Really enjoyable, cerebral and a sure way to fuck up a blind tasting.

The most unusual Cab Franc I’ve come across. Pipe tobacco and pine needles. Really enjoyable, cerebral and a sure way to fuck up a blind tasting.

2 people found it helpfulJun 30th, 2020
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.6

Maple syrup, roasted almonds and walnuts, brown sugar and a touch of cloves.

Maple syrup, roasted almonds and walnuts, brown sugar and a touch of cloves.

1 person found it helpfulJul 12th, 2016
Jennifer Reichardt

Pine Needles. Smooth. Dry. Good! A great value.

Pine Needles. Smooth. Dry. Good! A great value.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2015
vino tinto

Dark and even

Dark and even

Dec 31st, 2019
Rubie skye

Jammy , fruit, delish!

Jammy , fruit, delish!

Oct 12th, 2015
Amanda Clements

Not too heavy. Delicious cab franc.

Not too heavy. Delicious cab franc.

May 25th, 2015
Adam Coy

Not your typical CA Cab Franc, earthy, strong nose w/ bell pepper on the pallet, much more like a good French Chinon.

Not your typical CA Cab Franc, earthy, strong nose w/ bell pepper on the pallet, much more like a good French Chinon.

Feb 3rd, 2015
mindy Spradlen

Smooth dry with an easy finish. Perfect with garlic chicken.

Smooth dry with an easy finish. Perfect with garlic chicken.

Jan 11th, 2015
Paco Suro

Paco had this 6 years ago

Paco had this 6 years ago

Jan 31st, 2019
Brad Ball

Sommelier/Wine Director Social Wine Bar

8.8

Brad had this 10 years ago

Brad had this 10 years ago

May 8th, 2014