2012 Viader Cabernet Franc Dare

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 90.7 points

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  7/18/2020 - rmalloy Likes this wine: 90 Points

  In my opinion, cabernet franc shows best in the Loire, where--due to terroir and/or winemaking philosophy--it is juicy and racy with pungent green aromas and tart red fruit. But this riper-tasting wine has some merit too. The nose is subtle, but pretty, with aromas of mild bell pepper and white pepper, sweet black olives, blackcurrants, and oak. Tannins are fine-grained but firmly present and slightly too strong for the delicate fruit. This might improve over the next two years as the flavors evolve and the tannins soften. 90-91

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  5/3/2017 - moxielady wrote: 92 Points

  Drinking well. Smooth tannin lots of dark fruit.balanced acid.

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  4/29/2016 - jfpwine Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Deep ruby. Nose of red and dark cherries, spice, sage with chocolate and vanilla. Same on the palate, with hints of green pepper, black pepper and dusty tannins. Medium+ to full body. Medium+ to long finish. Could use a little time in the decanter.

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  12/22/2015 - mgstull Likes this wine: 86 Points

  1 hr decant. Cherry and blackberry favors but kind of monolithic. I don't get the bell pepper favors others have mentioned.

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  12/21/2015 - kcwmd1 wrote: 92 Points

  Superb with lamb chops. Enjoyed with Ken and Robin.

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