Helios

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc

9.212 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

9.3

Another great bottle from Cathy Corison with tons of ripe fruit and silky texture. Good stuff!

Another great bottle from Cathy Corison with tons of ripe fruit and silky texture. Good stuff!

Jan 9th, 2018
Matt

Concentrated and powerful cab franc. I would love to see this wine tamed by some roasted duck or squab. Yum

Concentrated and powerful cab franc. I would love to see this wine tamed by some roasted duck or squab. Yum

Jul 25th, 2014
Chris Bensick

Does every red wine improve with age? Or do I just like what age does to well-made wine? This one has achieved a great balance of fruit, savor, and depth. Thank you Cathy Corison!

Does every red wine improve with age? Or do I just like what age does to well-made wine? This one has achieved a great balance of fruit, savor, and depth. Thank you Cathy Corison!

Mar 22nd, 2023
Doug Scott

Pure, black cherry fruit, really nice tannins and balance. Perfectly mouthwatering without being tart. The "Christmas Red" choice.

Pure, black cherry fruit, really nice tannins and balance. Perfectly mouthwatering without being tart. The "Christmas Red" choice.

Dec 29th, 2015
Bob Elwell

Amazing cab franc from Corison! Delicate forest floor and green bell pepper

Amazing cab franc from Corison! Delicate forest floor and green bell pepper

Nov 7th, 2014
Anthony Mueller

Anthony had this 10 years ago

Anthony had this 10 years ago

Nov 6th, 2014
Jason Tamblin

Jason had this 9 years ago

Jason had this 9 years ago

Jul 19th, 2015
Tony Bubbles

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Tony had this 9 years ago

Jun 14th, 2015
Jacob Griffin

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Jacob had this 10 years ago

May 11th, 2015
Donald Williams

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Donald had this 10 years ago

Aug 2nd, 2014