Community Tasting Notes 13

• Tintin wrote: 93 points

  December 14, 2021 - Enjoyed with the tasting menu at Angler in SF. Excellent rendition of a California cab franc, absolutely in its prime. Everyone at the table raved about it.

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• redpine42 wrote:

  February 23, 2018 - Over the hill. Color is nice and the tannins are great, just no fruit left. I waited to long on this bottle.

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• JOJ wrote: 94 points

  February 15, 2015 - Unexpectedly very good. Interesting nose of cedar, dill, blackberry, currant, smoke and loads of jalapeño. Silky smooth mouthfeel, with a very bright profile -- amzing for a 12 year old wine. Primary notes of raspberry and blackberry are interlaced with smoke, bittersweet chocolate and more jalapeño. Long finish. Lovely.

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• Coralspringscom wrote:

  December 7, 2013 - Read previous reviews and agree with them all. One of the best cab Francs. Age has mellowed its flavor in a way that makes it smooth and pleasant . rolling it in my mouth brought out the fruit and depth. I recommend chewing it rather than swallowing. :)

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• wpattison Likes this wine: 94 points

  October 5, 2013 - Had this at Flea St. Cafe for my birthday dinner. Background: Had a tasting at Keenan this summer, but they didn't have the cab franc open. Based on reputation and tasting attendants comments about the 2003 being rated higher by RP on a 10-yr revisit, we purchased two bottles. I wish I bought more.
  
  This wine was solid. Well-knitted tannin and yet could still last for a couple of more years. I'm writing this a few days later, so vague memory on specifics - but overall the aroma, color, and taste all was well-balanced. Front/mid/back palate was in sync and harmonious. This wine was delicious, and renewed my fanaticism with cabernet franc.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2003
• Type Red
• Producer Robert Keenan Winery
• Varietal Cabernet Franc
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Spring Mountain District

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• In Cellars 45 (38%)
• Consumed 74 (62%)

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