Virage Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Merlot

9.116 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Kevin O'Connor

Very nice, tobacco, earth, leather, bitter cherry. If I tasted this blind I would have definitely guessed right bank. This is a great wine, went perfect with our grilled rack of lamb tonight!

Very nice, tobacco, earth, leather, bitter cherry. If I tasted this blind I would have definitely guessed right bank. This is a great wine, went perfect with our grilled rack of lamb tonight!

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2013
Dan R
9.5

Awesome. Bright, red fruited, earth/soil/herbs, perfectly ripe tannin. Still on the upswing

Awesome. Bright, red fruited, earth/soil/herbs, perfectly ripe tannin. Still on the upswing

Mar 31st, 2016
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.0

Too much VA for me. A disappointment.

Too much VA for me. A disappointment.

Mar 24th, 2014
Mike Evans

Plummy and curranty fruit with a little spice, its modest weight and ripeness make it friendly and approachable but with subtle depth reminiscent of 1989 La Dominique. Very well done.

Plummy and curranty fruit with a little spice, its modest weight and ripeness make it friendly and approachable but with subtle depth reminiscent of 1989 La Dominique. Very well done.

Oct 3rd, 2020
Chris Loretta

Drinking very well

Drinking very well

Mar 26th, 2017
Sophy Lu Barbieri

@ Nick and Stef with colleagues prior to My Jerusalem at Irving Place. Nice wine selected by Steve...

@ Nick and Stef with colleagues prior to My Jerusalem at Irving Place. Nice wine selected by Steve...

Nov 24th, 2016
Steve Anderson

Based on color and clarity I may have guessed Pinot, but nose screams Cab Franc. Body and texture lean back toward Pinot as well., but flavor profile is Bdx all the way. Guess I'd call this a Pinot lovers Right Bank blend.

Based on color and clarity I may have guessed Pinot, but nose screams Cab Franc. Body and texture lean back toward Pinot as well., but flavor profile is Bdx all the way. Guess I'd call this a Pinot lovers Right Bank blend.

Nov 21st, 2015
Shanti Christensen

Beautiful. Paired with my flank steak and short rib, but also went well with Paul's crispy skin duck. Must have this again. Perfect way to celebrate a milestone.

Beautiful. Paired with my flank steak and short rib, but also went well with Paul's crispy skin duck. Must have this again. Perfect way to celebrate a milestone.

Mar 20th, 2015
Steve Anderson

Falltacular charity event in the OC. A nice vertical of Cab Franc/Merlot from Emily. 2007 was the first release.

Falltacular charity event in the OC. A nice vertical of Cab Franc/Merlot from Emily. 2007 was the first release.

Feb 22nd, 2015
Kevin O'Connor

Earth, tobacco, leather, lovely cab franc-merlot blend!

Earth, tobacco, leather, lovely cab franc-merlot blend!

Mar 18th, 2014