Perfect
Oct 1st, 2015
Brilliant wine - understated, elegant - pure franc character without overblown stature - and yet not a 'twiggy' wine. Top 2 or three of 29 tasted. #francly @leskup
Brilliant wine - understated, elegant - pure franc character without overblown stature - and yet not a 'twiggy' wine. Top 2 or three of 29 tasted. #francly @leskup
Feb 18th, 2015
Great texture and mouthfeel, could wish for more acidity and a bit lower alcohol. Delicious.
Great texture and mouthfeel, could wish for more acidity and a bit lower alcohol. Delicious.
Jul 29th, 2014
Ol' company. Super concentrated and rich but lacking a bit on the whole CF thing.
Ol' company. Super concentrated and rich but lacking a bit on the whole CF thing.
Feb 10th, 2014
3 magnums from Merryvale. Such a treat.
First up is the 2016 CF Napa Valley. This is a powerful CF compared to the 2015 I drank not long ago, displaying a lot more dark fruits and creme de cassis. Rich, deep, and balanced. Not as charismatic as the ‘15 in terms of displaying varietal characters. Immensely enjoyable still.
3 magnums from Merryvale. Such a treat.
First up is the 2016 CF Napa Valley. This is a powerful CF compared to the 2015 I drank not long ago, displaying a lot more dark fruits and creme de cassis. Rich, deep, and balanced. Not as charismatic as the ‘15 in terms of displaying varietal characters. Immensely enjoyable still.
Dec 24th, 2023I have drank my fare share of cab from the producer, but this is the first time I tasted their Cab Franc. And it really blew me away.
The nose is fragrant with raspberry and plum accented with savory spices and sweet tobacco. The harmonious palate is bright and gentle, showcasing deep delicious candied red and black fruits over complexity. Velvety tannins.
Magnum.
I have drank my fare share of cab from the producer, but this is the first time I tasted their Cab Franc. And it really blew me away.
The nose is fragrant with raspberry and plum accented with savory spices and sweet tobacco. The harmonious palate is bright and gentle, showcasing deep delicious candied red and black fruits over complexity. Velvety tannins.
Magnum.
Nov 28th, 2023
Judy Koo / Katherine/ estate group / RNDC. Grapefruit, passion fruit, tropical fruit notes.
Judy Koo / Katherine/ estate group / RNDC. Grapefruit, passion fruit, tropical fruit notes.
Jan 27th, 2022
Cedar, sage, eucalyptus and dried red fruit.
Cedar, sage, eucalyptus and dried red fruit.
Jun 1st, 2021
Fruit abounds
Aug 17th, 2019
I love Merryvale and was happy to find this in my wine fridge as I thought we had drank it all. Needed a bit to open up - probably should have decanted it, but it opened nicely in the glass. Ended up drinking this without food on a movie night and it made the crappy movie I watched much more enjoyable 🙂
I love Merryvale and was happy to find this in my wine fridge as I thought we had drank it all. Needed a bit to open up - probably should have decanted it, but it opened nicely in the glass. Ended up drinking this without food on a movie night and it made the crappy movie I watched much more enjoyable 🙂
Dec 30th, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
