Halcyon
California Cabernet Franc
California, USA
VERY impressive. Look forward to drinking more of it!
VERY impressive. Look forward to drinking more of it!
1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2016
I would never tag this as Paso Robles, but it sure is Cab Franc. New World fruit balanced with dried herbs & a touch of green pepper. Acid is vibrant, but not screaming. First vintage? Well done Tyler & Kim!
I would never tag this as Paso Robles, but it sure is Cab Franc. New World fruit balanced with dried herbs & a touch of green pepper. Acid is vibrant, but not screaming. First vintage? Well done Tyler & Kim!
Mar 26th, 2016
Finally in Billings Montana. Thanks to Dr H for growing these grapes and to Tyler for making this wine. Can't wait to try the sparkling and rose.
Finally in Billings Montana. Thanks to Dr H for growing these grapes and to Tyler for making this wine. Can't wait to try the sparkling and rose.
Mar 23rd, 2016
As you know if you have followed me I am very partial to the Cabernet Franc grape as long as it is made well as it is in the Loire Valley my favorite place for Cabernet Franc. I was in one of the stores I frequent here in Chicago and ran across this gem. From what I understand this is the inaugural vintage of this wine that comes from Paso Robles, CA and the grapes come from the Templeton Gap AVA. There are only 125 case that were produced and I will be calling the store in Chicago to see if they have more available. The winemaker is Tyler Elwell and this new winery specializes in Cabernet Franc. On the nose I get fresh red fruit, strawberry, red plum, green bell pepper, and roasted jalapeño.
On the palate is very bright and juicy red fruit, sweet strawberries, red raspberry, bell peppers and vegetal notes that I love in my cab francs along with a nice minerality.
There is medium + acidity, medium + tannins with a good long finish. What a wonderful find and I hope to have more in the future. At this young age to be drinking like it is is fantastic. I can just imagine what it will be like with a few more years in bottle. Nostrovia!
As you know if you have followed me I am very partial to the Cabernet Franc grape as long as it is made well as it is in the Loire Valley my favorite place for Cabernet Franc. I was in one of the stores I frequent here in Chicago and ran across this gem. From what I understand this is the inaugural vintage of this wine that comes from Paso Robles, CA and the grapes come from the Templeton Gap AVA. There are only 125 case that were produced and I will be calling the store in Chicago to see if they have more available. The winemaker is Tyler Elwell and this new winery specializes in Cabernet Franc. On the nose I get fresh red fruit, strawberry, red plum, green bell pepper, and roasted jalapeño.
On the palate is very bright and juicy red fruit, sweet strawberries, red raspberry, bell peppers and vegetal notes that I love in my cab francs along with a nice minerality.
There is medium + acidity, medium + tannins with a good long finish. What a wonderful find and I hope to have more in the future. At this young age to be drinking like it is is fantastic. I can just imagine what it will be like with a few more years in bottle. Nostrovia!
Delightful, low alcohol and totally great with food. Paso Robles sleeper for sure.
Delightful, low alcohol and totally great with food. Paso Robles sleeper for sure.
Sep 16th, 2015
Light but savory this is still very young but hitting all the right buttons this evening.
Light but savory this is still very young but hitting all the right buttons this evening.
Sep 12th, 2015