Middle Oak
The Middle C Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley, California, USA
This young Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley is drinking very nicely now.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and fruit forward.
Big and bold, yet elegant. Rich and extracted.
Showing black fruits with cedar, tobacco, light vanilla, earth, bell pepper, herbs, green vegetables, spices and and violets.
Nice finish with fine-grained tannins and tangy cherries.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.
Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet sauvignon. Aged for 18 months in French Oak barrels.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$125.
This young Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley is drinking very nicely now.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and fruit forward.
Big and bold, yet elegant. Rich and extracted.
Showing black fruits with cedar, tobacco, light vanilla, earth, bell pepper, herbs, green vegetables, spices and and violets.
Nice finish with fine-grained tannins and tangy cherries.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.
Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet sauvignon. Aged for 18 months in French Oak barrels.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$125.
Middle Oak Wines The Middle C Cabernet Franc 2018, Napa Valley, California
Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.
On the nose blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, light vanilla, dark chocolates, spices, pencil lead, peppercorn and herbs.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity.
Very dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, oak, light vanilla, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, light vegetables, herbs, spices and light earth.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty Cabernet Franc from Coombsville in Napa Valley.
Smooth with an elegant mouthfeel.
Nicely balanced and earthier than I expected (once it opens up). Spicy and entertaining.
This 5 year old will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
Needs an hour to open up properly and bring in structure.
Paired nicely with the prosciutto and the Brie cheese. Will pair nicely with lamb dishes.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet sauvignon. Aged in French Oak barrels for 18 months.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$125.
Middle Oak Wines The Middle C Cabernet Franc 2018, Napa Valley, California
Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.
On the nose blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, light vanilla, dark chocolates, spices, pencil lead, peppercorn and herbs.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity.
Very dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, oak, light vanilla, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, light vegetables, herbs, spices and light earth.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty Cabernet Franc from Coombsville in Napa Valley.
Smooth with an elegant mouthfeel.
Nicely balanced and earthier than I expected (once it opens up). Spicy and entertaining.
This 5 year old will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
Needs an hour to open up properly and bring in structure.
Paired nicely with the prosciutto and the Brie cheese. Will pair nicely with lamb dishes.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet sauvignon. Aged in French Oak barrels for 18 months.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$125.