Ironstone Vineyards

California Cabernet Franc

8.518 ratings

8.82 pro ratings

California, USA

Cabernet Franc

Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison

Top Notes For

8.5

Nice structure, but the flavor profile didn't work for me. The fruits seemed overwhelmed by a strong cinnamon accent. In the glass this smelled just like those scented pinecones at Christmas! Even though this is from California, I was hoping for just a bit more savory like red pepper or peppercorn.

Nice structure, but the flavor profile didn't work for me. The fruits seemed overwhelmed by a strong cinnamon accent. In the glass this smelled just like those scented pinecones at Christmas! Even though this is from California, I was hoping for just a bit more savory like red pepper or peppercorn.

1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2016

8.4

smells of stewed plums, red apples, redcurrants, wood...on the palate: blah. just tastes like a basic California red blend- not much like cab franc.

smells of stewed plums, red apples, redcurrants, wood...on the palate: blah. just tastes like a basic California red blend- not much like cab franc.

Mar 18th, 2017

8.9

Paired well with some Axis deer meat.

Paired well with some Axis deer meat.

Jan 6th, 2016

6.6

Very mild nose & flavor. Probably a good red for those that don't like red.

Very mild nose & flavor. Probably a good red for those that don't like red.

Dec 19th, 2015

8.5

Blackberry and dry.... Very fruity with a hint of vanilla spice.

Blackberry and dry.... Very fruity with a hint of vanilla spice.

Dec 6th, 2015

9.8

Full bodied, complex taste when aerated

Full bodied, complex taste when aerated

Dec 3rd, 2015

Robert Seth Johnson

8.0

Good Monday night wine..

Good Monday night wine..

Jun 30th, 2015

Chris Jendrasiak

8.5

Pearlz in Columbia SC

Pearlz in Columbia SC

Jun 15th, 2015

Stephen Mathews

8.7

Stephen had this 8 years ago

Stephen had this 8 years ago

Jan 8th, 2016

Crystal Jennings

8.8

Crystal had this 9 years ago

Crystal had this 9 years ago

Nov 20th, 2014