Lang & Reed

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc

9.215 ratings
9.28 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
Sean Watson

Sommelier/General Manager Emeril's New Orleans Fish House, Las Vegas

9.4

Fantastic Cabernet Franc!

Fantastic Cabernet Franc!

Aug 22nd, 2017
Scott Hill

Delicious!

Delicious!

1 person found it helpfulMay 14th, 2015
Justinian Brock

Thanks John! This baby is still rolling strong, great with broccoli beef!

Thanks John! This baby is still rolling strong, great with broccoli beef!

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2015
Scott Hill

2002 cork showed lots of seepage yet wine seems alright. Aromas of green and black olives and roasted peppers. Soft and woody on the palate with a saucisson note coming through on the finish.

2002 cork showed lots of seepage yet wine seems alright. Aromas of green and black olives and roasted peppers. Soft and woody on the palate with a saucisson note coming through on the finish.

1 person found it helpfulOct 28th, 2014
Matthew Kaner

Owner/Wine Director Bar Covell

9.6

Y2K shit

Y2K shit

1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2012
Ryan Flinn

Aged nicely

Aged nicely

Mar 2nd, 2016
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

always surprised when they live to tell the story @ 10 years old!

always surprised when they live to tell the story @ 10 years old!

May 31st, 2014
Vasanth Balakrishnan

This producer consistently over-delivers for the price. #napavalley #cabernetfranc presents black and purple fruit on the nose, violet hints, some wet slate undertones. Gleaming acidity framing plum compote, cigar box and earthy soft tannins on the sterling long finish.

This producer consistently over-delivers for the price. #napavalley #cabernetfranc presents black and purple fruit on the nose, violet hints, some wet slate undertones. Gleaming acidity framing plum compote, cigar box and earthy soft tannins on the sterling long finish.

Mar 15th, 2025
Lindsay joly

Easy drinker, but lacking the vegetal funk I prefer in a cab franc. Wouldn't buy again.

Easy drinker, but lacking the vegetal funk I prefer in a cab franc. Wouldn't buy again.

Jul 23rd, 2024
Bill Mowry

My favorite Cab Franc from Napa is full bodied with flavors of cherry, plum, vanilla, and cocoa.

My favorite Cab Franc from Napa is full bodied with flavors of cherry, plum, vanilla, and cocoa.

Nov 25th, 2023