Shay A

9.5

My cab franc binge continues, and this one ranks among the best Cab francs I've ever had. @Carl Fischer and I are "cab franc nerds" (a smaller group of the Wine Nerd Herd crew 😂), and we agreed to introduce each other to our favorite cab francs. This was my first from his batch and I wonder if the bar is now set too high! If I had to summarize this wine, it would be that everything is in sync. All the pieces feel well aligned and brought together appropriately. Initially, I want to talk about the nose...that oiled leather, pepper, currants and vanilla, but then I go back to the beautiful acidity, texture, medium bodied, rush of blackberries, plum and floral notes. I keep going back and forth. Feel like that's the signature of a great wine...you can't decide which component is your favorite. @Pam Starr , this is a beautiful wine. Carl, you are off to a hot start my friend. Looking forward to seeing how the Detert shows! — 7 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

8.9

When my reference point for truly great Napa Cabernet Franc is Detert Family (To Kalon Vineyard) everything else will necessarily come short.
— 7 years ago

Shay A

9.3

This is one of the better cab francs I've had (though I need to try Detert on @Carl Fischer's recommendation). La Jota is becoming a favorite of mine...shouldn't be surprised as I'm a die-hard Howell Mountain fan. No traces of green pepper at all with this...got a nose of very slight toasted oak and blackberries. Long legs and a gorgeous purple ring/black core. Plum and cinnamon on the tongue. I'll take some more please. 👌 — 7 years ago

Robert Evans Jr

9.4

Nekoboh Ron & Gun Club Annual Venison Dinner Fundraiser — 7 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.0

It had been opened a day or so. A dark and stormy franc - lots going on and where the aromas gave up a bit with air the palate was strong - forestry and with great length. Consistently a classic expression the the heart and history of Oakville's deep west side. — 9 years ago