Tasted blind. Ruby with pink hue, light stain med+ viscosity. Nose is all baked blueberry pie, redolent of baking spices like cinnamon, vanilla, and some violets. On the palate nose is confirmed as also jammy and baked, also blackberry liqueur, concentrated blue/black fruits, licorice, anise, mushrooms, and finishes with a tight graphite grip. Coconut also hints at big oak treatment. Mod+ tannins, mod acid, mod+ alcohol. I thought this was a Merlot as I didn't detect any green notes, but it was unmistakably Napa. Was not able to drink this all night. Too too much
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One of the best pure CF's I've had. Has a lovely dry earthiness, but with lots of fruit to back it up. Rich, dense and layered. Tasted very good the next day too; probably has some life in it.
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5/21/2016 - Ellenkf wrote: 88 Points
Tasted blind. Ruby with pink hue, light stain med+ viscosity. Nose is all baked blueberry pie, redolent of baking spices like cinnamon, vanilla, and some violets. On the palate nose is confirmed as also jammy and baked, also blackberry liqueur, concentrated blue/black fruits, licorice, anise, mushrooms, and finishes with a tight graphite grip. Coconut also hints at big oak treatment. Mod+ tannins, mod acid, mod+ alcohol. I thought this was a Merlot as I didn't detect any green notes, but it was unmistakably Napa. Was not able to drink this all night. Too too much
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10/8/2010 - kidsmurf2000 wrote: 92 Points
One of the best pure CF's I've had. Has a lovely dry earthiness, but with lots of fruit to back it up. Rich, dense and layered. Tasted very good the next day too; probably has some life in it.
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6/3/2009 - djimpens wrote: 92 Points
Delicious - fruity but yet dry. Fantastic Franc.
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