A very sophisticated blend. Several berries apparent. Color is wonderful. A bit rough when you open it, but let it sit 30-45 minutes, and you'll enjoy something special. Holds up well all evening.
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Opaque and generously hued, nose of oak but less on the palate, the '11 is delicious and balanced. Great fruit, oak backbone and tannins that make it sing. Has a lot to give, could be integrated better but shows splendidly.
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2/3/2023 - Big Ted Red Likes this wine: 92 Points
Classic Napa style. Franciscan excelled in this difficult vintage, I suppose through careful selection for this cuvée. At peak. Drink up!
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11/19/2020 - michigan66 Likes this wine: 93 Points
great balanced dark and berries with a long nose. would love to have more from this
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11/24/2019 - Bob and Joli wrote: 92 Points
A very sophisticated blend. Several berries apparent. Color is wonderful.
A bit rough when you open it, but let it sit 30-45 minutes, and you'll enjoy something special. Holds up well all evening.
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3/23/2018 - Chefofthewoods wrote: 93 Points
Opaque and generously hued, nose of oak but less on the palate, the '11 is delicious and balanced. Great fruit, oak backbone and tannins that make it sing. Has a lot to give, could be integrated better but shows splendidly.
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9/3/2016 - 2009emerson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking beautifully now. Decanted, nose had smooth vanilla and cassis. Silky tannins gave way lush mouthfeel. Great blend.
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