Ruston Family Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley, California, USA
Nose of toasted oak. Deep dark garnet color. Plums, cassis, blackberry jam, cherry cola. Cedar and some black pepper. Love this stuff. Only a few left. #sadness
Nose of toasted oak. Deep dark garnet color. Plums, cassis, blackberry jam, cherry cola. Cedar and some black pepper. Love this stuff. Only a few left. #sadness
Oct 12th, 2018Cherry jam, tobacco, a touch of anise. Layers of flavor and some tannins that come on strong then linger.
Cherry jam, tobacco, a touch of anise. Layers of flavor and some tannins that come on strong then linger.
Dec 17th, 2017Big, chewy cab franc with layers of flavor and some nice tannins. Cherries, cola, white pepper, anise, and cedar. Yum!
Big, chewy cab franc with layers of flavor and some nice tannins. Cherries, cola, white pepper, anise, and cedar. Yum!
Aug 3rd, 2017
WOTN in blind cab franc tasting. Maple and boisenberry on the nose. Smoky, chocolate, mushroom with a slightly acidic finish.
WOTN in blind cab franc tasting. Maple and boisenberry on the nose. Smoky, chocolate, mushroom with a slightly acidic finish.
Oct 16th, 2016
Big fruit. Boozy. Herbal. I prefer old world can franc, but this is enjoyable with BBQ.
Big fruit. Boozy. Herbal. I prefer old world can franc, but this is enjoyable with BBQ.
Dec 13th, 2015
Outstanding, finishes with caramel and nuts
Outstanding, finishes with caramel and nuts
Nov 13th, 2015
