2014 Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc Oakville

Community Tasting Notes (15) Avg Score: 92.7 points

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  12/15/2022 - bravo.solares Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Good, but still too young. The nose is intoxicating, if still rather primary. Palate is enjoyable but, again, a bit primary and one dimensional - mostly blue fruits. I should have given this *at least* 4 more yrs of bottle age. Oak is still quite obtrusive, even after ample air contact.

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  6/10/2022 - BadOyster wrote: 89 Points

  Today the heat and tannins are dominant. At least there’s more herby franc flavors, but given the heat I just don’t think it’ll magically become better over time. This vintage was pushed too far in my opinion.

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  3/13/2022 - jshufelt wrote: 92 Points

  Consistent with previous tasting note.

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  2/14/2021 - msuwine wrote: 92 Points

  This viscous and herbal Cab Franc is tasty right now, but it probably needs a few more years to gain more definition. Dark red in color; full in body; nose of black cherry, ribeye, and mulberry. Flavors of black cherry, pencil lead, and peppercorn, with a grainy and earthy finish. Blend of 97% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.8% alcohol. Probably better in 2023 or later.

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  1/18/2021 - Papillon1112 wrote: 94 Points

  Day 1 dark fruit balanced and concentrated - day 2 well integrated with a medium to full bodied finish! This 2014 is in a good place since last had in 2019. Never disappointed always consistent and tops my list for Napa Cab Franc!

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