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Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USACabernet Franc
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Jan 26th, 2017
Sep 25th, 2016
Apr 16th, 2018
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USASanta Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
In Mag. Classic bell pepper notes on this straight CF from a great producer. And fab QPR. Vinous 91-93.
In Mag. Classic bell pepper notes on this straight CF from a great producer. And fab QPR. Vinous 91-93.
1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2022
Cali hipsters have solved viticulture/winemaking. Pale ruby and racy AF with gorgeously ripe raspberry jam and varietal black pepper (but no pyrazine). Congrats
Cali hipsters have solved viticulture/winemaking. Pale ruby and racy AF with gorgeously ripe raspberry jam and varietal black pepper (but no pyrazine). Congrats
Jun 12th, 2017
Stellar expression of this grape. Delicious with higher acidity than expected and firm tannins.
Stellar expression of this grape. Delicious with higher acidity than expected and firm tannins.
Mar 10th, 2017
Just pulling the cork was enough to get a waft of green and red peppers. This is sizzlingly fajitas (without the meat) on cast iron. Add in raspberry, cherry tomato, wet gravel, and a light dusting of bitter cocoa. Shows great balance and doesn't overdo the acid. Steps right up to the line of being flabby, but doesn't cross it. It's as big as it can be.
Just pulling the cork was enough to get a waft of green and red peppers. This is sizzlingly fajitas (without the meat) on cast iron. Add in raspberry, cherry tomato, wet gravel, and a light dusting of bitter cocoa. Shows great balance and doesn't overdo the acid. Steps right up to the line of being flabby, but doesn't cross it. It's as big as it can be.
Feb 11th, 2017Dark ruby with almost dark pink ring. Fruity on the nose with a hint of pepper. Red fruity taste with slight spice high minerality and nice long finish. Overall great wine. My first 100% Cab Franc.
Dark ruby with almost dark pink ring. Fruity on the nose with a hint of pepper. Red fruity taste with slight spice high minerality and nice long finish. Overall great wine. My first 100% Cab Franc.
Sep 25th, 2016Jens had this 7 years ago
Jens had this 7 years ago
Oct 26th, 2019