They make a good Cabernet Franc that requires 7-10 plus yrs in cellar before opening.
The most agitating part of drinking their new vintages young is they use too much new wood. Along with the M+ tannin profile, making it very hard to drink early. Young, they drink astringently and bitty on the palate.
They poured me a 2011 Cabernet at the very end, not the best vintage but it was fine, the 11 was made with 20% less new oak. It showed and was preferable. If I were making these wines, I would dial back the new oak and or barrel toast.
They make a good Cabernet Franc that requires 7-10 plus yrs in cellar before opening.
The most agitating part of drinking their new vintages young is they use too much new wood. Along with the M+ tannin profile, making it very hard to drink early. Young, they drink astringently and bitty on the palate.
They poured me a 2011 Cabernet at the very end, not the best vintage but it was fine, the 11 was made with 20% less new oak. It showed and was preferable. If I were making these wines, I would dial back the new oak and or barrel toast.
Jul 8th, 2025
Elegant cab franc that is showing no signs of aging, unlike those who enjoyed it.
Elegant cab franc that is showing no signs of aging, unlike those who enjoyed it.
Dec 22nd, 2018
Varietally correct, pyrazines and all. Darker and richer fruit but a really good version of NV CF
Varietally correct, pyrazines and all. Darker and richer fruit but a really good version of NV CF
Jun 1st, 2014
Double Blind Wine Tasting. #2 of the day. Reddish purple color. Excellent texture. Cedar, oak, vanilla, dark cherries. Nice combo of Napa and Bordeaux. Quite lovely.
Double Blind Wine Tasting. #2 of the day. Reddish purple color. Excellent texture. Cedar, oak, vanilla, dark cherries. Nice combo of Napa and Bordeaux. Quite lovely.
Oct 10th, 2022
Still has 10 years to go,
Winery Library Release a couple weeks ago,
Parker 98
a blend of 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 20 months in three-fourths new French oak.
Still has 10 years to go,
Winery Library Release a couple weeks ago,
Parker 98
a blend of 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 20 months in three-fourths new French oak.
Dec 21st, 2021
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
