Franciscan Estate

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

9.0391 ratings
8.814 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
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
Michelle Russell

Marketing Manager Plumpjack/CADE/Odette Estate

9.0

Luckily the wine aged better than the label. It’s still fantastic! Still tons of black fruit, mild tannins, balanced acidity and a great earthy nose. We served this wine at our wedding and was a great memory to toast to tonight.

Luckily the wine aged better than the label. It’s still fantastic! Still tons of black fruit, mild tannins, balanced acidity and a great earthy nose. We served this wine at our wedding and was a great memory to toast to tonight.

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2018
John

Excellent nose. Longlasting.

Excellent nose. Longlasting.

1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2017
Tyler Tomblin

2001 Vintage. Musty noise, brownish maroon color but soft tannins with blackberry and stewed dark fruit on the palette. Light structure but still hanging.

2001 Vintage. Musty noise, brownish maroon color but soft tannins with blackberry and stewed dark fruit on the palette. Light structure but still hanging.

1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2016
Nicole Long

Nicole had this 9 years ago

Nicole had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2015
Dorrie Wortley

Bought this one in 2001, and once again it was worth it. Full flavor and very smooth, loved the black cherry and currant flavor.

Bought this one in 2001, and once again it was worth it. Full flavor and very smooth, loved the black cherry and currant flavor.

1 person found it helpfulOct 13th, 2014
Rob Toups

The 2011 not yet very good

The 2011 not yet very good

May 4th, 2014
Gilbert Lara Jr

2007 Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Oct 17th, 2013
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