Jacqueline Bahue

Sonoma County Cabernet Franc

8.77 ratings

8.91 pro ratings

Sonoma County, 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

8.9

Cabernet Franc is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity as a varietal wine, and this is an exemplary effort. Dark ruby in color, the tannic structure is medium, and the cherry and blueberry fruits really shine through. The finish manages to be both slightly sweet and a touch tart. I recommend chilling and then decanting for perhaps an hour.

Cabernet Franc is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity as a varietal wine, and this is an exemplary effort. Dark ruby in color, the tannic structure is medium, and the cherry and blueberry fruits really shine through. The finish manages to be both slightly sweet and a touch tart. I recommend chilling and then decanting for perhaps an hour.

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2016

9.1

Cherries and blackberries and tobacco, oh my!

Cherries and blackberries and tobacco, oh my!

Dec 20th, 2016

Matthew Cholewick

8.6

Medium bodied. Tart with subtle caraway seed flavor. Finish felt more complex when chilled.

Medium bodied. Tart with subtle caraway seed flavor. Finish felt more complex when chilled.

Dec 15th, 2016

8.4

Very light bodied, flavor is ok, finish is not smooth

Very light bodied, flavor is ok, finish is not smooth

Sep 22nd, 2016

8.4

Nice, dark cherry color. Pleasant sipping wine.

Nice, dark cherry color. Pleasant sipping wine.

Jun 29th, 2016

8.8

A bit fruity and complex. Maybe better next year. God with pork

A bit fruity and complex. Maybe better next year. God with pork

Apr 30th, 2016

8.5

Matthew had this 7 years ago

Matthew had this 7 years ago

Dec 11th, 2016

9.3

Ted had this 8 years ago

Ted had this 8 years ago

Apr 24th, 2016

8.5

Brad had this 9 years ago

Brad had this 9 years ago

Oct 4th, 2015