Franciscan Estate

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

9.085 ratings
8.88 pro ratings
Oakville, 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
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.0

Deeply concentrated with the telltale blackberry of the Oakville District. Drinks beautifully now and will last a decade.

Deeply concentrated with the telltale blackberry of the Oakville District. Drinks beautifully now and will last a decade.

8 people found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2014
Anne Richardson

Opens with bold fruit forward flavors. Dark cherry and plum - yum! Lingers on the palate.

Opens with bold fruit forward flavors. Dark cherry and plum - yum! Lingers on the palate.

May 2nd, 2019
Brett Birman

Loved it. Velvety, blackberry, plum. Lingers

Loved it. Velvety, blackberry, plum. Lingers

Oct 23rd, 2017
J S
9.2

great cab

great cab

May 20th, 2017
Cary Williams

Tasteless after the first sip. Bitter towards the end.

Tasteless after the first sip. Bitter towards the end.

Nov 10th, 2016
Robert Swart

Not over powering. Paired nicely with beef Wellington.

Not over powering. Paired nicely with beef Wellington.

Aug 9th, 2016
John L.

Very good

Very good

Mar 28th, 2016
Dave Barbarash

Vanilla and berry. Great and smooth..

Vanilla and berry. Great and smooth..

Mar 12th, 2016
Peter

Fragrant and full tasting, smooth oakiness

Fragrant and full tasting, smooth oakiness

Feb 24th, 2016