Isenhower Cellars

Road Less Traveled Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc

9.11 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, 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
David Shaw

New vintage, 281 cases made. Inky purple red, high pigment extraction. Aromas of white pepper, black currant and blackberry. After an hour, flavors remain restrained, mostly white pepper, mint, eucalyptus and subdued blackberry and cherry. Some seed bitterness and minerals on finish with tannins and acid in balance. Not a fruit bomb, possibly more austere than previous Cabernet francs from this producer.

New vintage, 281 cases made. Inky purple red, high pigment extraction. Aromas of white pepper, black currant and blackberry. After an hour, flavors remain restrained, mostly white pepper, mint, eucalyptus and subdued blackberry and cherry. Some seed bitterness and minerals on finish with tannins and acid in balance. Not a fruit bomb, possibly more austere than previous Cabernet francs from this producer.

Dec 4th, 2022