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First Oregon Cab Franc. Pretty decent effort. Showing its American origin, definitely ripe in comparison to how I'd expect one from the Loire to taste (which is my most prominent frame of reference for CF). The tiniest bit too extracted and "international" in style for me but not overwhelmingly so, still shows some varietal typicity. Dense blackberry and black cherry fruit, some fresh jalapeño oil and roasted red bell pepper, wet gravelly earth, violet floral tones, slight licorice and vanilla, and some subtle cracked black pepper and fresh sweet tobacco character. Plush, medium body but still with a decent backbone of moderate acid. Supple tannin of medium (-) intensity. Not perfectly in line with my preferences for Cabernet Franc but very good nonetheless. Nice accompaniment to a good burger and fries.
First Oregon Cab Franc. Pretty decent effort. Showing its American origin, definitely ripe in comparison to how I'd expect one from the Loire to taste (which is my most prominent frame of reference for CF). The tiniest bit too extracted and "international" in style for me but not overwhelmingly so, still shows some varietal typicity. Dense blackberry and black cherry fruit, some fresh jalapeño oil and roasted red bell pepper, wet gravelly earth, violet floral tones, slight licorice and vanilla, and some subtle cracked black pepper and fresh sweet tobacco character. Plush, medium body but still with a decent backbone of moderate acid. Supple tannin of medium (-) intensity. Not perfectly in line with my preferences for Cabernet Franc but very good nonetheless. Nice accompaniment to a good burger and fries.
Powerful dark berry aromatics. Very difficult to stop smelling this wine. The palate is driven by energetic & exuberant spicy dark fruit. Cabernet Franc potential in Southern Oregon is well represented here. Nicely done @ljcpirateprincess.
Powerful dark berry aromatics. Very difficult to stop smelling this wine. The palate is driven by energetic & exuberant spicy dark fruit. Cabernet Franc potential in Southern Oregon is well represented here. Nicely done @ljcpirateprincess.
Fleshy, spicy red & blue fruit. Silky texture with some mild tannic grip. Not showing tons of acidity at the moment, but has some brightness behind the youthful power. Exciting things in Southern Oregon!
Fleshy, spicy red & blue fruit. Silky texture with some mild tannic grip. Not showing tons of acidity at the moment, but has some brightness behind the youthful power. Exciting things in Southern Oregon!
Leah Jørgensen Cellars 2015 Cabernet Franc (SRP $25): This gorgeous young wine delivers a harmonious melody of plum, black cherry, fruitcake, rose petals & trailing cacao nib flavors. It has a succulent texture with good depth and length. Perfect with grilled fare, including chicken, pork, lamb sausage, and veggies (especially something like a portobello mushroom burger). An enjoyable Oregon-grown Cabernet Franc well worth seeking out. #CabFrancDay #wine #wineblogger #wineconsumer #winelover #orwine #Oregon #CabFranc
Leah Jørgensen Cellars 2015 Cabernet Franc (SRP $25): This gorgeous young wine delivers a harmonious melody of plum, black cherry, fruitcake, rose petals & trailing cacao nib flavors. It has a succulent texture with good depth and length. Perfect with grilled fare, including chicken, pork, lamb sausage, and veggies (especially something like a portobello mushroom burger). An enjoyable Oregon-grown Cabernet Franc well worth seeking out. #CabFrancDay #wine #wineblogger #wineconsumer #winelover #orwine #Oregon #CabFranc
Southern Oregon, Oregon, USA
