I had a hard time rating this. As a wine, absolutely delicious! As a Cab Franc, decidedly New World and not as common. Deep and rich with blackberry, mocha, mint, cola, oregano, and almost no spice or pepperiness. Inky violet color with plum edges and fiery red when the light hits it. Very fruit forward and full bodied. It's more reminiscent of a Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. I can't find the typical characteristics of this varietal, but I'm more familiar with the Old World characteristics. Surprisingly, I miss the spicy pepper. Good thing or bad thing? I don't know. As a wine in general, definitely a 9. As a Cab Franc, I'd say a 6.
I had a hard time rating this. As a wine, absolutely delicious! As a Cab Franc, decidedly New World and not as common. Deep and rich with blackberry, mocha, mint, cola, oregano, and almost no spice or pepperiness. Inky violet color with plum edges and fiery red when the light hits it. Very fruit forward and full bodied. It's more reminiscent of a Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. I can't find the typical characteristics of this varietal, but I'm more familiar with the Old World characteristics. Surprisingly, I miss the spicy pepper. Good thing or bad thing? I don't know. As a wine in general, definitely a 9. As a Cab Franc, I'd say a 6.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Pennsylvania, USA
