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Dare Napa Valley Cabernet Franc

9.0144 ratings
9.023 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Andrea Robinson MS

Master Sommelier

9.9

Beautiful! Just starting to show gorgeous bottle age leathery character alongside the violet and blackberry.

Beautiful! Just starting to show gorgeous bottle age leathery character alongside the violet and blackberry.

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2013
Ray Everett

One of the best cab francs I've ever had, explosive fruit with nuanced notes of tart cranberry, cherry, and a hint sweet tomato. Drinking amazingly well now, but could cellar for 5+ years.

One of the best cab francs I've ever had, explosive fruit with nuanced notes of tart cranberry, cherry, and a hint sweet tomato. Drinking amazingly well now, but could cellar for 5+ years.

1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2013
Tracy Hall

I love good cab franc and this is it! No sticks no stems no seeds! Ready now, pop and pour. Mia's WOTN

I love good cab franc and this is it! No sticks no stems no seeds! Ready now, pop and pour. Mia's WOTN

Mar 17th, 2016
Rebecca Fletcher

Black fruit, twigs, earth. M- acid, m body, m+ chalky tannin. Black cherry and espresso. Young! Give more time.

Black fruit, twigs, earth. M- acid, m body, m+ chalky tannin. Black cherry and espresso. Young! Give more time.

Mar 1st, 2016
Rebecca Fletcher

Black cherry, plum, wild strawberry. A little funky but in a good way. Once opened up- earthy, green, herbaceous. Beautifully integrated. M- acid, m body. M chalky tannin. Black cherry, espresso.

Black cherry, plum, wild strawberry. A little funky but in a good way. Once opened up- earthy, green, herbaceous. Beautifully integrated. M- acid, m body. M chalky tannin. Black cherry, espresso.

Feb 29th, 2016
Ryan Mullins

2005 dare Cabernet franc Really fantastic with a long life ahead. 50% more interesting than it was 8 years ago

2005 dare Cabernet franc Really fantastic with a long life ahead. 50% more interesting than it was 8 years ago

Sep 14th, 2015
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Lots of potential - not all together yet!

Lots of potential - not all together yet!

Feb 19th, 2015
Monika Elling

Longtime favorite by #Viader.

Longtime favorite by #Viader.

Dec 12th, 2014
Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.0

Definitely a favorite can franc from mtn fruit. Still too young but oh so enjoyable.

Definitely a favorite can franc from mtn fruit. Still too young but oh so enjoyable.

Oct 16th, 2014
Lucila Pescarmona

Winemaker Lagarde Wines

8.7

2011 Dare Viader Cabernet Frank

2011 Dare Viader Cabernet Frank

Mar 31st, 2013