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 — 5 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. — 11 years ago
Michelin wine club — 3 years ago
Medium bodied with zesty citrus and underripe stone fruit. Crisp, clean, and petrol-y. — 6 years ago
Love this wine! Spicy, raspberry, Bing cherry, dark plum and hints of vanilla oak. Lush, long, delicious finish. Drink now - 2020. — 9 years ago
Smells like winter ❄️ menthol, apple, toasty, creamy, touch of honey on the nose. The taste lemongrass, rose petal... Gives you a silky tongue 🌹😛 — 10 years ago
Olympic Provisions — 11 years ago
Heavy Chardonnay. Very buttery. From Bin 608 in Baltimore — 12 years ago
1hr+ decant and could have used more. Dark red color. Interesting nose with metallic, medicinal tones that tingled my nose. Wine has massive strawberry and cassis; and is sweeter than I was expecting. Very concentrated. The tannins reduce with ample air and the spicy aspects dissipate with time as well making it more approachable. Medium finish. — 4 years ago
A beautiful dry rose with great depth of flavor, texture and an incredible finish. I need to get more of this! — 7 years ago
Absolutely amazing! Drinking form a magnum. Decanted 1.50 hours. Still strong and focused. The mint is starting to hit. Sleek. This wine is on rails and rolls like a train. No need to wait any longer. — 9 years ago
So yummy. I acquired at my most recent Napa visit. Medium bodied fruity cab. — 10 years ago
Not a fan of white wine, but this wasn't bad — 10 years ago
FOGO w/ the beagles — 12 years ago
Shaun Kleffman
Bold berries up front. Dry middle. No lingering aftertaste. Great cab. — 3 years ago