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, 2018Mild aroma of plums and red raspberries. Smooth upfront with red berries in the middle. Smooth finish.
Mild aroma of plums and red raspberries. Smooth upfront with red berries in the middle. Smooth finish.
1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2020Smooth, drinkable but not very interesting.
Smooth, drinkable but not very interesting.
1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2020$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.
Can never go wrong with Franciscan !!
Can never go wrong with Franciscan !!
Apr 27th, 2020
Good, not great. Not real strong in flavor.
Good, not great. Not real strong in flavor.
Apr 21st, 2020