Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family)

Corley Proprietary Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Blend

9.27 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Cabernet Franc & 12% Merlot, with aromas of black fruits and fragrant spice. Plum and currant flavors, juicy acidity with vanilla, oak and cacao. Lingering finish, fine tannins ending with a dash of earthy pepper. Nice, but pricey, limited. Tasting Sample.

A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Cabernet Franc & 12% Merlot, with aromas of black fruits and fragrant spice. Plum and currant flavors, juicy acidity with vanilla, oak and cacao. Lingering finish, fine tannins ending with a dash of earthy pepper. Nice, but pricey, limited. Tasting Sample.

Jul 16th, 2017

Kyle Groombridge

9.2

Dense, chewy, sweet fruit and definitely grippy. Violet and fresh plummy character. A "big nasty" if ever there was one. I wish I had more of these, but it paired nicely with a Fuente Flor Fino 858.

Dense, chewy, sweet fruit and definitely grippy. Violet and fresh plummy character. A "big nasty" if ever there was one. I wish I had more of these, but it paired nicely with a Fuente Flor Fino 858.

Jun 2nd, 2016

9.0

The fruit is obviously fresher but I get the same dryness (from wood tannins?) that I found in the 2005-vintage tasted alongside it.

The fruit is obviously fresher but I get the same dryness (from wood tannins?) that I found in the 2005-vintage tasted alongside it.

Feb 18th, 2016

9.0

A new wine maker to me. It will greatly benefit from age. Fantastic cab flavor but harsh mid and final finish. Only 18 barrels made. Buy and age

A new wine maker to me. It will greatly benefit from age. Fantastic cab flavor but harsh mid and final finish. Only 18 barrels made. Buy and age

Apr 15th, 2017

9.6

David had this 6 years ago

David had this 6 years ago

Feb 21st, 2018

9.2

P had this 7 years ago

P had this 7 years ago

Feb 17th, 2017

9.2

Zarina had this 8 years ago

Zarina had this 8 years ago

Dec 10th, 2015

Eric had this 8 years ago

Eric had this 8 years ago

Apr 10th, 2016