Ehlers Estate
St. Helena Cabernet Franc
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
2015 vintage is super bright red fruit and tons of acid, this will age like a fine barolo
2015 vintage is super bright red fruit and tons of acid, this will age like a fine barolo
Jul 20th, 2018Garnet color with cherry oak green pepper. Fresh and lively cherry blueberry spice mineral cassis flavors long finish 91/92
Garnet color with cherry oak green pepper. Fresh and lively cherry blueberry spice mineral cassis flavors long finish 91/92
2 people found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2013
Ripe thinned blackberries, blueberries, oklieberries, black plum skin, candied purple florals, big dark fine minerals, crushed dry rocks, high acid, thinner body and finishes dry.
Ripe thinned blackberries, blueberries, oklieberries, black plum skin, candied purple florals, big dark fine minerals, crushed dry rocks, high acid, thinner body and finishes dry.
This is one of the reasons I love Cab Franc!
This is one of the reasons I love Cab Franc!
1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2014
One wine two wine red fruit blue fruit, great acidity, great finish and tannins. Never heard of Ehlers, had it at a tasting last year and we were just floored, very nice CF from St. Helena. They also do a rosé on this same wine, which is also very intriguing.
One wine two wine red fruit blue fruit, great acidity, great finish and tannins. Never heard of Ehlers, had it at a tasting last year and we were just floored, very nice CF from St. Helena. They also do a rosé on this same wine, which is also very intriguing.
Jul 1st, 2017Love Cab Franc as stand alone varietal. Mellow tannins, tootsie roll, caramel, malt chocolate. Black cherry.
Love Cab Franc as stand alone varietal. Mellow tannins, tootsie roll, caramel, malt chocolate. Black cherry.
Jan 9th, 2017The 2013 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Franc, Saint Helena ($60), is one of those wines that tastes so darn good, you know that the written word won’t do it justice. It’s crafted from 100% organic, 100% estate cabernet franc from our loamy soils. It’s powerful, yet retains a sense of balance and elegance from Old World, hands-on production techniques, from vineyard, to tank, to barrel, to bottle. Black fruits, vanilla, and spices envelope the palate. The finish goes on forever and frankly, I don’t want to stop sipping it. This wine is the result of outstanding terroir, vineyard management, and winemaking that I am blessed to witness on a daily basis. Who's in for some cabernet franc pleasure? Mark my words, it would be even better if we were drinking it together. #napavalley #sthelena #napavalleywines #ehlerslove
The 2013 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Franc, Saint Helena ($60), is one of those wines that tastes so darn good, you know that the written word won’t do it justice. It’s crafted from 100% organic, 100% estate cabernet franc from our loamy soils. It’s powerful, yet retains a sense of balance and elegance from Old World, hands-on production techniques, from vineyard, to tank, to barrel, to bottle. Black fruits, vanilla, and spices envelope the palate. The finish goes on forever and frankly, I don’t want to stop sipping it. This wine is the result of outstanding terroir, vineyard management, and winemaking that I am blessed to witness on a daily basis. Who's in for some cabernet franc pleasure? Mark my words, it would be even better if we were drinking it together. #napavalley #sthelena #napavalleywines #ehlerslove
Dec 20th, 2016
Dark tart fruit. Strawberry, cherry and a hint of vanilla. No herbaceousness. M+ acid. M body and M round tannin.
Dark tart fruit. Strawberry, cherry and a hint of vanilla. No herbaceousness. M+ acid. M body and M round tannin.
Nov 25th, 2016
Pretty good #wine. #CabFranc starts out with green olive, calamata olive, black olive juice. Opens up to black cherry w/stems, smooth. Little vegetal. Fruit forward in the end.
Pretty good #wine. #CabFranc starts out with green olive, calamata olive, black olive juice. Opens up to black cherry w/stems, smooth. Little vegetal. Fruit forward in the end.
Nov 11th, 2016