I loved the penetrating aromatics and floral, blueberry, and menthol notes of the deep ruby/purple-colored 2002 Cabernet Franc. The blend is actually 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot. The flamboyant fragrance jumps from the glass of this sweetheart of a wine. There is tremendous concentration and intensity of flavor, yet the wine is light on its feet, with a surreal, ethereal flavor profile. Cabernet Franc can do some special things in California, and it is good to see this wine perform so well. Already drinkable, it should last for 10-15 years.
Readers who love the Bob Foley style of wines, and there seem to be many who do, should also know that he produces wines under his own name, and is also the winemaker for Switchback Ridge and Hourglass, two other up-and-coming estates.
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Just realized this was still in the cellar. Opened with trepidation but it is delicious- still! (Stored meticulously and purchased from vineyard.). The nose is sumptuous and the mouthfeel is rich and juicy. Thrilled!
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2002 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc
1/28/2022 - TriMom wrote:
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I loved the penetrating aromatics and floral, blueberry, and menthol notes of the deep ruby/purple-colored 2002 Cabernet Franc. The blend is actually 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot. The flamboyant fragrance jumps from the glass of this sweetheart of a wine. There is tremendous concentration and intensity of flavor, yet the wine is light on its feet, with a surreal, ethereal flavor profile. Cabernet Franc can do some special things in California, and it is good to see this wine perform so well. Already drinkable, it should last for 10-15 years.
Readers who love the Bob Foley style of wines, and there seem to be many who do, should also know that he produces wines under his own name, and is also the winemaker for Switchback Ridge and Hourglass, two other up-and-coming estates.
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2002 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc
1/28/2022 - TriMom Likes this wine: 87 Points
Surprised this is still good. Strong nose of blueberry and ripe palate of succulent dark cherry. Long finish.
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2004 Turley Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard
6/9/2021 - TriMom Likes this wine: 94 Points
Just realized this was still in the cellar. Opened with trepidation but it is delicious- still! (Stored meticulously and purchased from vineyard.). The nose is sumptuous and the mouthfeel is rich and juicy. Thrilled!
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