Quite a bit different than my notes from Jan. 2016 indicate. This seemed bigger, broader, and more fruit-dominated with much less Cab Franc tell-tale elements. Good, but a bit straightforward. Not sure how these age.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
One of the best domestic Cabernet Francs I've had. Riper and with more dark fruit than most French renditions, particularly typical Loires, but balanced and with true varietal character coming through, some wet stone and violets and some pencil led underneath along with a touch of herbal notes (not green, but more scrub). It did get a little boring on the 2nd night, more straight fruit. Still, a nice, bigger Cab Franc.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
3/19/2017 - tward Likes this wine: 88 Points
Quite a bit different than my notes from Jan. 2016 indicate. This seemed bigger, broader, and more fruit-dominated with much less Cab Franc tell-tale elements. Good, but a bit straightforward. Not sure how these age.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/10/2016 - silbakor wrote: 88 Points
Surprisingly light with high acidity - almost sour? Recommended with mushroom dishes or cooked cabbage rolls.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/27/2016 - tward Likes this wine: 89 Points
One of the best domestic Cabernet Francs I've had. Riper and with more dark fruit than most French renditions, particularly typical Loires, but balanced and with true varietal character coming through, some wet stone and violets and some pencil led underneath along with a touch of herbal notes (not green, but more scrub). It did get a little boring on the 2nd night, more straight fruit. Still, a nice, bigger Cab Franc.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/10/2014 - silbakor wrote:
big and dark, with strong tannins. needs time! great meaty steak-like aroma.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment