Cosentino Winery
The Franc Lodi Cabernet Franc
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Very pretty ruby in color with a wide purplish rim.
Fruity nose of currants, plums, blueberries, earth, vegetables, graphite, spices, bitter herbs and black pepper.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, strawberries, currants, oak, smoke, tobacco leaf, spices, peppercorn and chocolates.
Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice California Red. Not fully balanced, but has some complexity. Not a typical Cab Franc, as it didn't show much of the bell pepper I usually find. Showing a soft and gentle mouthfeel.
I paired it with a spinach and basil flat bread.
100% Cabernet Franc grapes from Lodi, California were aged in French and Hungarian oak barrels for 20 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
$15.
Very pretty ruby in color with a wide purplish rim.
Fruity nose of currants, plums, blueberries, earth, vegetables, graphite, spices, bitter herbs and black pepper.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, strawberries, currants, oak, smoke, tobacco leaf, spices, peppercorn and chocolates.
Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice California Red. Not fully balanced, but has some complexity. Not a typical Cab Franc, as it didn't show much of the bell pepper I usually find. Showing a soft and gentle mouthfeel.
I paired it with a spinach and basil flat bread.
100% Cabernet Franc grapes from Lodi, California were aged in French and Hungarian oak barrels for 20 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
$15.
Very nice. Would certainly buy again
Very nice. Would certainly buy again
May 9th, 2021Lovely flavor, especially for the price!
Lovely flavor, especially for the price!
Dec 3rd, 2020
Not bad. Softer than a classic cab franc. Fruit forward and needs to open up. 14.99 at smyrna beverage warehouse
Not bad. Softer than a classic cab franc. Fruit forward and needs to open up. 14.99 at smyrna beverage warehouse
Jul 26th, 2020
Lovely. Nice fruit with a Peppery finish. 2016
Lovely. Nice fruit with a Peppery finish. 2016
Feb 1st, 2019
Medium bodied red with hints of red fruit. A very good wine for price. Tastes like a wine at least $10-15 higher in price.
Medium bodied red with hints of red fruit. A very good wine for price. Tastes like a wine at least $10-15 higher in price.
Jun 24th, 2018
A little bit of a “lightweight” for Cab Franc.
A little bit of a “lightweight” for Cab Franc.
Feb 6th, 2018Balanced. Love it. Takes like concentrated grape juice
Balanced. Love it. Takes like concentrated grape juice
Jan 30th, 2018
Great berry notes, rich, peppery. Pairing well with garlic Parmesan crusted chicken sliders w tziki.
Great berry notes, rich, peppery. Pairing well with garlic Parmesan crusted chicken sliders w tziki.
Jan 28th, 2018