Franciscan Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.8110 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
John Greer

This wine was a gift from my great friend Lorenzo who knows my tastes in wine very well. It's almost as dense as someone we used to work with, which is good for a wine. This 2008 is right at its peak and has deep rich dark fruit, oak that culminates to a very smooth finish. Lorenzo I wish you and your wife were here to enjoy it with us this weekend. Cheers my friend.

This wine was a gift from my great friend Lorenzo who knows my tastes in wine very well. It's almost as dense as someone we used to work with, which is good for a wine. This 2008 is right at its peak and has deep rich dark fruit, oak that culminates to a very smooth finish. Lorenzo I wish you and your wife were here to enjoy it with us this weekend. Cheers my friend.

2 people found it helpfulJan 28th, 2017
Jason Brater

Didn't decant and should have. Opened up slowly in glass. Dark red fruit, some cedar, a touch of acid, and *lots* of tannin.

Didn't decant and should have. Opened up slowly in glass. Dark red fruit, some cedar, a touch of acid, and *lots* of tannin.

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2016
Por La Vida

Ripe cherries, lots of acidity on the nose. Almost (cheap) Chianti like in that regard. Medium tannins and overly Oaked, acidic short finish.

Ripe cherries, lots of acidity on the nose. Almost (cheap) Chianti like in that regard. Medium tannins and overly Oaked, acidic short finish.

1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2016
Bob Benson

Oaky, vanilla, big fruit. Tannins ok. Very good value for the price paid (15). 2013

Oaky, vanilla, big fruit. Tannins ok. Very good value for the price paid (15). 2013

1 person found it helpfulNov 7th, 2016
Erin Kang

nice and dry finish, subtle vanilla/oak

nice and dry finish, subtle vanilla/oak

Jan 9th, 2024
Robbie Jo Gerarden

Darker wine, not as smooth as some but still a good dinner wine.

Darker wine, not as smooth as some but still a good dinner wine.

Sep 1st, 2023
Eric Linderman

Delicious

Delicious

Apr 3rd, 2018
Carol Lewis

Good finish; starts with tannins, finished soft

Good finish; starts with tannins, finished soft

Feb 28th, 2018
John

Muy fuerte y ácido. Me dio un dolor descabeza después del primer vaso.

Muy fuerte y ácido. Me dio un dolor descabeza después del primer vaso.

Feb 7th, 2018
Jennifer McLaughlin

2014 cab

Jan 13th, 2018