Ironstone Vineyards
California Cabernet Franc
California, USA
This is a spectacular value. I am a sucker for cab franc & more specifically 100% cab franc. This wine requires at least 30 mins of decanting to really open up. Cherry and blackberry are the front runners with this one. Pleasant on the nose too. Drink over the next 3-5 years.
This is a spectacular value. I am a sucker for cab franc & more specifically 100% cab franc. This wine requires at least 30 mins of decanting to really open up. Cherry and blackberry are the front runners with this one. Pleasant on the nose too. Drink over the next 3-5 years.
Feb 21st, 2019
Nice structure, but the flavor profile didn't work for me. The fruits seemed overwhelmed by a strong cinnamon accent. In the glass this smelled just like those scented pinecones at Christmas! Even though this is from California, I was hoping for just a bit more savory like red pepper or peppercorn.
Nice structure, but the flavor profile didn't work for me. The fruits seemed overwhelmed by a strong cinnamon accent. In the glass this smelled just like those scented pinecones at Christmas! Even though this is from California, I was hoping for just a bit more savory like red pepper or peppercorn.
1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2016Paprika, Red Fruit, Bell Pepper, Black Cherry. Fresh with a small dose of tannins. Would pair well with a spanish paella.
Paprika, Red Fruit, Bell Pepper, Black Cherry. Fresh with a small dose of tannins. Would pair well with a spanish paella.
1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2016
Black cherry, violet, plum, graphite, maybe some slight green herbs. Well balanced on the palate with concentrated dark fruit, medium acidity, and medium tannin. Touch of alcohol heat on the finish.
Solid pop and pour with grilled meats especially for the price.
Black cherry, violet, plum, graphite, maybe some slight green herbs. Well balanced on the palate with concentrated dark fruit, medium acidity, and medium tannin. Touch of alcohol heat on the finish.
Solid pop and pour with grilled meats especially for the price.
This was my first cab franc & I enjoyed it’s juiciness with a peppery background.
This was my first cab franc & I enjoyed it’s juiciness with a peppery background.
Sep 6th, 2020
smells of stewed plums, red apples, redcurrants, wood...on the palate: blah. just tastes like a basic California red blend- not much like cab franc.
smells of stewed plums, red apples, redcurrants, wood...on the palate: blah. just tastes like a basic California red blend- not much like cab franc.
Mar 18th, 2017Very Woody. Not so much my taste.
Very Woody. Not so much my taste.
Dec 10th, 2016