25 year anniversary of this wine. I have been a Peter Franus fan for a long time. This zin is medium ruby, black and white pepper, clove, cedar, red cherry, vanilla on the nose--the wood is definitely pushing through, but not overpowering. On the palate, more blue/black fruit emerges, blackberry mainly. Tannins still pretty dry, alcohol high. I think this can rest even longer but it's great now too. Awesome!!!
92+ points — 6 years ago
Juicy strawberry and tart cherry slushy, pleasant gentle fizz — 8 years ago
Fräsch syra och med smak av Hallon och något inslag av kemiska körsbär. — 8 years ago
Local distributor no longer carrying Red Cat by Hazlitt Vineyards, this was recommended as a suitable substitute. I have to agree with the recommendation. — 9 years ago
This is an extremely unique Pinot. A good berry, red cherry nose, but an extremely dry, old, taste. Can't really place it but a delight to drink! — 10 years ago
Terrific purity in this quintessential Napa Cab. Decanted for about 2 hrs. Dark red and blue fruit, currant, mint and fresh flowers. Powerful yet elegant. Mr Carpenter made something special at a reasonable price point. — 11 years ago
FOGO w/ the beagles — 13 years ago
Drank at Farinas winery & cafe in grapevine TX — 13 years ago
Delicious! Dry. — 4 years ago
Awesome .. Howell mtn rocks — 8 years ago
32 eur Cozinha da Clara, Quinta De la Rosa, Douro — 9 years ago
So yummy. I acquired at my most recent Napa visit. Medium bodied fruity cab. — 11 years ago
Not a fan of white wine, but this wasn't bad — 11 years ago
60% Cab Franc, 25% Cab Sauv, 15% Merlot. Rich blackberry and blueberry, minerality, pronounced fruit with nice acid balance. Tannins integrated though reemerging after 2 hours before settling back. A delight. — 12 years ago
Mellow and delicious. Toffee and coffee notes mixed with a faded blackberry jam. — 13 years ago
Good berry flavor. 100% best one I’ve had so far — 5 years ago
One of the best cabs I've ever had....
— 8 years ago
A beautiful dry rose with great depth of flavor, texture and an incredible finish. I need to get more of this! — 8 years ago
Not very bubbly for an Asti & jus a tad on the sweeter side but would def buy it again — 9 years ago
Light and peachy flavor. Great summer wine! — 11 years ago
Olympic Provisions — 12 years ago
Velvety smooth. Paired really well with the beanie weenies I made for my anniversary dinner. — 13 years ago
Shaun Kleffman
Bold berries up front. Dry middle. No lingering aftertaste. Great cab. — 4 years ago