Michel-Schlumberger (Benchland Wine Estate)

Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Franc

8.54 ratings

9.31 pro ratings

Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, 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

Scott Kahn

8.8

More herbal than floral on the nose and palette. Deep ruby garnet in color with softened tannins that continue to integrate in the glass. My last bottle in the cellar; a lot of great memories with friends at this estate over the years!

Aug 6th, 2024

Scott Kahn

8.5

Floral on the nose but super tight even after vigorous aeration. The wine got better in the glass. Perhaps with patience I would have scored it higher!

Jul 4th, 2018