It's Cab Franc!! Nose is still full of fruit, boysenberry dominant, some blueberry. The taste is muted but this is still drinking well my friends. I cherish these last few bottles and enjoy every one. Cheers Clark Smith! Nice balance, smooth drinker, medium acidity and finish. By the way, the oak has vanished IMHO.
Cab franc is unique. I get it, everyone's palette is different. True cab franc lovers appreciate how this has evolved. Is it ending its "life expectancy?" Maybe, but to me it's evolved to the smooth subtle cranberry, tart cherries and milder fruit that you love 13 years later.
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Enjoyable and very much still kicking. Has a great smoky quality to it and the fruit is still prevalent, especially in the early part of the palate. Great with chicken and stood up to burgers. Good weeknight lighter red and good QPR.
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11/26/2023 - SawgrassSteve Likes this wine: 91 Points
It's Cab Franc!! Nose is still full of fruit, boysenberry dominant, some blueberry. The taste is muted but this is still drinking well my friends. I cherish these last few bottles and enjoy every one. Cheers Clark Smith! Nice balance, smooth drinker, medium acidity and finish. By the way, the oak has vanished IMHO.
Cab franc is unique. I get it, everyone's palette is different. True cab franc lovers appreciate how this has evolved. Is it ending its "life expectancy?" Maybe, but to me it's evolved to the smooth subtle cranberry, tart cherries and milder fruit that you love 13 years later.
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12/15/2021 - MindMuse Does not like this wine: 75 Points
Shockingly grapey, tart cherry, some earth. Fruit lacks depth and mid-palate is quite short. Disappointing (as was my first one a few years back).
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7/14/2021 - YuriyG Likes this wine: 90 Points
Enjoyable and very much still kicking. Has a great smoky quality to it and the fruit is still prevalent, especially in the early part of the palate. Great with chicken and stood up to burgers. Good weeknight lighter red and good QPR.
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12/14/2019 - klezman wrote:
Fruity and jammy on opening with the truffle, cheese, and other fun stuff coming out with air.
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10/23/2019 - ppearson9 Likes this wine: 92 Points
very pleasing.
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