The Valley Project

Santa Ynez Cabernet Franc

8.69 ratings

-no pro ratings

Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, 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

7.0

Smells of grilled jalapeño on the nose. On the palate not nearly so spicy. This is a timid cab franc. I'm missing the bolder tannins, depth and restrained power that could be present in this varietal.

Smells of grilled jalapeño on the nose. On the palate not nearly so spicy. This is a timid cab franc. I'm missing the bolder tannins, depth and restrained power that could be present in this varietal.

Oct 25th, 2015

Lionel Ferrandon

8.5

Lionel had this 7 years ago

Lionel had this 7 years ago

Jun 12th, 2017

9.3

Edward had this 9 years ago

Edward had this 9 years ago

Feb 13th, 2016

9.2

Laura had this 9 years ago

Laura had this 9 years ago

Sep 25th, 2015

8.7

Gail had this 9 years ago

Gail had this 9 years ago

Aug 23rd, 2015

8.1

Mark had this 10 years ago

Mark had this 10 years ago

Jul 29th, 2014

8.3

Rick had this 10 years ago

Rick had this 10 years ago

Jul 15th, 2014

8.5

Rick had this 10 years ago

Rick had this 10 years ago

Jul 2nd, 2014