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Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc

Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
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In Mag. Classic bell pepper notes on this straight CF from a great producer. And fab QPR. Vinous 91-93.
In Mag. Classic bell pepper notes on this straight CF from a great producer. And fab QPR. Vinous 91-93.
Aug 16th, 2022Cali hipsters have solved viticulture/winemaking. Pale ruby and racy AF with gorgeously ripe raspberry jam and varietal black pepper (but no pyrazine). Congrats
Cali hipsters have solved viticulture/winemaking. Pale ruby and racy AF with gorgeously ripe raspberry jam and varietal black pepper (but no pyrazine). Congrats
Jun 12th, 2017Stellar expression of this grape. Delicious with higher acidity than expected and firm tannins.
Stellar expression of this grape. Delicious with higher acidity than expected and firm tannins.
Mar 10th, 2017Just pulling the cork was enough to get a waft of green and red peppers. This is sizzlingly fajitas (without the meat) on cast iron. Add in raspberry, cherry tomato, wet gravel, and a light dusting of bitter cocoa. Shows great balance and doesn't overdo the acid. Steps right up to the line of being flabby, but doesn't cross it. It's as big as it can be.
Just pulling the cork was enough to get a waft of green and red peppers. This is sizzlingly fajitas (without the meat) on cast iron. Add in raspberry, cherry tomato, wet gravel, and a light dusting of bitter cocoa. Shows great balance and doesn't overdo the acid. Steps right up to the line of being flabby, but doesn't cross it. It's as big as it can be.
Feb 11th, 2017Dark ruby with almost dark pink ring. Fruity on the nose with a hint of pepper. Red fruity taste with slight spice high minerality and nice long finish. Overall great wine. My first 100% Cab Franc.
Dark ruby with almost dark pink ring. Fruity on the nose with a hint of pepper. Red fruity taste with slight spice high minerality and nice long finish. Overall great wine. My first 100% Cab Franc.
Sep 25th, 2016