The Steven Kent Winery

Cabernet Franc

8.95 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, 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
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8.7

An interesting wine, well made still young, classical aromas of bell peppers, black current and a touch of spices, good touch of oak and pleasant acidity all fall together into a pleasant medium body wine, which is more a food wine than a stand alone show, my score 87, drink to 2019

An interesting wine, well made still young, classical aromas of bell peppers, black current and a touch of spices, good touch of oak and pleasant acidity all fall together into a pleasant medium body wine, which is more a food wine than a stand alone show, my score 87, drink to 2019

Jan 31st, 2016
Jason and Jennie

Richer fruit than the '11.

Richer fruit than the '11.

Jan 1st, 2018
Justin Brilman

Well made wine. Another shocker from Livermore.

Well made wine. Another shocker from Livermore.

Oct 17th, 2016
Rhonely Boy

Producer:Steven Kent
2010 Cabernet Franc - Future Release
ABV: 13.7%
Tasted: 12-15-14

Sight: Clear, Medium Ruby

Nose: Clean, juicy blackcurrant & raspberry, Oak, pencil.

Palate: Dry, Medium plus acidity, medium tannin. Flavors of black currant, black raspberry, rough yet slightly sweet oak with a pencil finish.

Conclusion: Good.

Commentary: Eager, needs to relax in the cellar for about 2-3 years.

Producer:Steven Kent
2010 Cabernet Franc - Future Release
ABV: 13.7%
Tasted: 12-15-14

Sight: Clear, Medium Ruby

Nose: Clean, juicy blackcurrant & raspberry, Oak, pencil.

Palate: Dry, Medium plus acidity, medium tannin. Flavors of black currant, black raspberry, rough yet slightly sweet oak with a pencil finish.

Conclusion: Good.

Commentary: Eager, needs to relax in the cellar for about 2-3 years.

Dec 16th, 2014
Brad Hemmer

Brad had this 8 years ago

Brad had this 8 years ago

Apr 24th, 2016