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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

9.3521 ratings
9.379 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
Top Notes For
TJ Maxwell

Really classic in style. Manages a nice bridge between Old World elegance and New World decadence

Really classic in style. Manages a nice bridge between Old World elegance and New World decadence

Apr 11th, 2020
Jeff D.

Not sure if this bottle had been stored improperly but it started out great then took a quick fall in the oxidized department. Those first few moments were bliss though

Not sure if this bottle had been stored improperly but it started out great then took a quick fall in the oxidized department. Those first few moments were bliss though

May 13th, 2019
Jeff D.

Exquisite...stewed plums and nutmeg coat the mouth. Just a real pleasure to taste.

Exquisite...stewed plums and nutmeg coat the mouth. Just a real pleasure to taste.

Nov 15th, 2018
Jeff D.

Leather, velvety texture (liquid cashmere) and nice long finish of baking spices and raspberry compote. No color progession for a 22 year old wine...intact and rockin’!

Leather, velvety texture (liquid cashmere) and nice long finish of baking spices and raspberry compote. No color progession for a 22 year old wine...intact and rockin’!

Sep 24th, 2018
Jeff D.

For our monthly Carnitas and Cab tradition...raspberry and blackberry fruit subtly peeking through a shroud of leather and cigar box. Fine tannins don’t overwhelm but gives an extended finish. Should be pretty tasty with the meaty, beany goodness that is to come!

For our monthly Carnitas and Cab tradition...raspberry and blackberry fruit subtly peeking through a shroud of leather and cigar box. Fine tannins don’t overwhelm but gives an extended finish. Should be pretty tasty with the meaty, beany goodness that is to come!

Sep 12th, 2018
Ron Haber

Cabernet and Cabernet Franc playing well together. Wonderfully balanced, palate pleasing early 2014 to enjoy now and down and road.

Cabernet and Cabernet Franc playing well together. Wonderfully balanced, palate pleasing early 2014 to enjoy now and down and road.

Jan 23rd, 2018
Andrew Wesson

Magnum.

Magnum.

Dec 26th, 2017
Seth Eli Barlow

If only I could age this well - balanced, elegant and stately. Dame Helen Mirren in a bottle.

If only I could age this well - balanced, elegant and stately. Dame Helen Mirren in a bottle.

Dec 22nd, 2017
Scott Kirkpatrick

Quintessential Napa Cab. Aging beautifully.

Quintessential Napa Cab. Aging beautifully.

2 people found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2013
Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.5

vertical tasting with janet 07 & 08

vertical tasting with janet 07 & 08

2 people found it helpfulSep 7th, 2013