Excellent+ The wait was worth it. Nearly all my Cab Franc is Loire or in that general style. This was much more in the style of Bordeaux and was a great choice with a NY Strip steak. From memory, I think I decanted a few hours. Sorry for no detailed descriptors, but perfectly and fully ripe and varietally correct.
The natural cork was in great shape with minimal seepage. There was a crust of salt (tartrate) on this bottle, which had been stored on its side.
What a fine deal these bottles were on sale at $35 USD 5+ years ago.
14.2% abv
Empty bottle weight: 559g
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This Cab Franc never disappoints. Drinking very well right now at 10 yrs. Silky and well integrated with tannins still present. Could probably go to 2025 but in a great spot today if it's been properly stored. Enjoyed with BBQ sirloin steaks...
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1/6/2024 - tward Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent+
The wait was worth it. Nearly all my Cab Franc is Loire or in that general style. This was much more in the style of Bordeaux and was a great choice with a NY Strip steak. From memory, I think I decanted a few hours. Sorry for no detailed descriptors, but perfectly and fully ripe and varietally correct.
The natural cork was in great shape with minimal seepage. There was a crust of salt (tartrate) on this bottle, which had been stored on its side.
What a fine deal these bottles were on sale at $35 USD 5+ years ago.
14.2% abv
Empty bottle weight: 559g
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12/9/2023 - Eagle13 wrote: 93 Points
This Cab Franc never disappoints. Drinking very well right now at 10 yrs. Silky and well integrated with tannins still present. Could probably go to 2025 but in a great spot today if it's been properly stored. Enjoyed with BBQ sirloin steaks...
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1/30/2022 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drinking well, but will be better in 2 or 3 years.
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1/21/2022 - Mr Day Likes this wine:
Dust and licorice to start. Decanted for about 45 minutes before serving. Smoothed out. Lovely. Paired well with grilled NY Strips.
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12/12/2021 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drinking very well. Excellent Cab Franc as usual.
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