Michael David Winery

Inkblot Lodi Cabernet Franc

9.134 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Lodi, Central 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
Matt Trader

Cabernet Franc makes a great table red. This one particularly was high in alcohol, and slightly angular, but made up for it in very luscious ripe fruits, tobacco notes, dark chocolate, black berries and creme-de-casis, with a velvety tannin that was actually quite pleasant. Pairs great with rich chocolates, or even a fatty roast.

Cabernet Franc makes a great table red. This one particularly was high in alcohol, and slightly angular, but made up for it in very luscious ripe fruits, tobacco notes, dark chocolate, black berries and creme-de-casis, with a velvety tannin that was actually quite pleasant. Pairs great with rich chocolates, or even a fatty roast.

Aug 3rd, 2015
Rich Reader

I'd prefer to blend Bordeaux components with this, as it remains too angular by itself.

I'd prefer to blend Bordeaux components with this, as it remains too angular by itself.

Mar 10th, 2015
Kellie Dolan

Deep purple color. Notes of blueberry and spices. A bit harsh on its own. Smoothed our nicely with food.

Deep purple color. Notes of blueberry and spices. A bit harsh on its own. Smoothed our nicely with food.

Apr 28th, 2019
Michelle Regner

So yummy and smooth! Loved this fuller body wine!

So yummy and smooth! Loved this fuller body wine!

Aug 20th, 2018
Jason Brater

Deep dark red and purple in color. Aromas of blackberry bushes, dried apricots, and tobacco. Tastes of black cherry and plum w a white pepper finish and some smooth tannins.

Deep dark red and purple in color. Aromas of blackberry bushes, dried apricots, and tobacco. Tastes of black cherry and plum w a white pepper finish and some smooth tannins.

Apr 27th, 2018
Mike Daniel

Dark fruit, truly only and thick with black and blue fruit flavors, but still balanced with mild spice and a little oak/dry on palette, this has a complex bouquet and a lovely feel. Truly delightful, if a little more expensive than our norm. Perfect for a psychologist celebration!

Dark fruit, truly only and thick with black and blue fruit flavors, but still balanced with mild spice and a little oak/dry on palette, this has a complex bouquet and a lovely feel. Truly delightful, if a little more expensive than our norm. Perfect for a psychologist celebration!

Aug 7th, 2017
Shannon Martin

Deliciously smooth, vanilla finish. Baked berry dessert.

Deliciously smooth, vanilla finish. Baked berry dessert.

Nov 27th, 2016
John Michael

Absolutely superb

Absolutely superb

May 15th, 2016
Alex Dugas

Hearty, blackberry, and spicy.

Hearty, blackberry, and spicy.

Dec 20th, 2015
Wayne Akimoto

$36 JNJ

$36 JNJ

Aug 8th, 2015