Franciscan
Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa County, North Coast, California, USA
Enjoyed this 2016 vintage with friends and the authentic Sicilian food my wife prepared. Well balanced but not especially complex or interesting. However, this made it a good choice for our diverse group of guests. And more importantly, it was an excellent complement to the traditional Italian food by neither overwhelming or being overwhelmed.
Enjoyed this 2016 vintage with friends and the authentic Sicilian food my wife prepared. Well balanced but not especially complex or interesting. However, this made it a good choice for our diverse group of guests. And more importantly, it was an excellent complement to the traditional Italian food by neither overwhelming or being overwhelmed.
2 people found it helpfulNov 20th, 2018$26 Moderately dry, easy to drink. Spice notes, tobacco, fall wet leaves. Deep full nose. Black fruit. Big nose. Full red wine.
$26 Moderately dry, easy to drink. Spice notes, tobacco, fall wet leaves. Deep full nose. Black fruit. Big nose. Full red wine.
Jul 2nd, 2022
This was my go-to Napa Valley Cab, but starting from the 16’ vintage, which carries the Napa County appellation destination, it’s Napa Valley no more.
This 16’ bottling is better than I expected, and pretty much retains the quality from the previous vintages. The delicious dark fruits, while not as concentrated, is lively and well balanced. Supple palate with moderate complexity. Dusty tannins. Very nice.
Will get more if the 16’ is still available.
This was my go-to Napa Valley Cab, but starting from the 16’ vintage, which carries the Napa County appellation destination, it’s Napa Valley no more.
This 16’ bottling is better than I expected, and pretty much retains the quality from the previous vintages. The delicious dark fruits, while not as concentrated, is lively and well balanced. Supple palate with moderate complexity. Dusty tannins. Very nice.
Will get more if the 16’ is still available.
Very nice easy drinking good balance.
Very nice easy drinking good balance.
Jul 28th, 2019Very nice with a cheeseburger. Rich, round, some complexity, enjoyable.
Very nice with a cheeseburger. Rich, round, some complexity, enjoyable.
Jul 28th, 2019
Decent wine. Good bouquet and flavor, although a little fruity. Short finish.
Decent wine. Good bouquet and flavor, although a little fruity. Short finish.
Jun 8th, 2019
Fantastic wine. Very smooth and lovely to drink.
Fantastic wine. Very smooth and lovely to drink.
May 29th, 2019
A nice middle of the road cabernet with all the vanilla/caramel flavors of heavily toasted oak barrels. At a much cheaper price point than typical napa cabs.
A nice middle of the road cabernet with all the vanilla/caramel flavors of heavily toasted oak barrels. At a much cheaper price point than typical napa cabs.
Apr 7th, 2019