Michael Shaps
Monticello Cabernet Franc
Monticello, Central Region, Virginia, USACabernet Franc
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Sep 26th, 2020
May 21st, 2017
Oct 12th, 2015
Aug 18th, 2014
Feb 15th, 2025
Oct 26th, 2023
Monticello, Central Region, Virginia, USAMonticello, Central Region, Virginia, USA
Very well balanced. Slightly herbal/underripe and a bit too much wood. Nonetheless very good quality and honest expression of Virginia.
Very well balanced. Slightly herbal/underripe and a bit too much wood. Nonetheless very good quality and honest expression of Virginia.
Feb 22nd, 2023From the super ripe 2007 vintage, very concentrated Franc. Starting to brick a little in 2013 and needs drinking soon.
From the super ripe 2007 vintage, very concentrated Franc. Starting to brick a little in 2013 and needs drinking soon.
Nov 8th, 2013
Pale ruby color. Expressive nose of strawberry, coffee bean, tobacco leaf, cedar, and pleasant floral notes. On the palate, it’s medium bodied with vibrant acidity and medium, dusty tannins. Overall, soft and approachable, yet structured, this wine is drinking well right now and gives more evidence of the emergence of Virginia wine.
Pale ruby color. Expressive nose of strawberry, coffee bean, tobacco leaf, cedar, and pleasant floral notes. On the palate, it’s medium bodied with vibrant acidity and medium, dusty tannins. Overall, soft and approachable, yet structured, this wine is drinking well right now and gives more evidence of the emergence of Virginia wine.
Nov 25th, 2017Medium body with superb finish - pepper typical of cab franc!
Medium body with superb finish - pepper typical of cab franc!
May 21st, 2017Great wine. Had several over the weekend
Great wine. Had several over the weekend
Oct 12th, 2015