Memaloose

Idiot's Grace Vineyard Cabernet Franc

9.17 ratings

9.24 pro ratings

Columbia Gorge, Oregon/Washington, 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

Rise Over Run

9.2

The most delicious Chinon stand-in I've ever tried from a domestic producer.

The most delicious Chinon stand-in I've ever tried from a domestic producer.

Mar 13th, 2017

9.3

One foot in the new world, one foot in the old. Earthy elements, but a bit more fruit than its Chinon counterpart. Respectfully done, love this wine!

One foot in the new world, one foot in the old. Earthy elements, but a bit more fruit than its Chinon counterpart. Respectfully done, love this wine!

May 21st, 2016

9.3

That will get some attention. For those of you that are Cab Franc tweeners, and we know you exist, that think Chinon is too lean and Napa Franc is too much of a floral bouquet, pay attention to Memaloose. Just a touch of bell pepper on the palate, so good. So good...

That will get some attention. For those of you that are Cab Franc tweeners, and we know you exist, that think Chinon is too lean and Napa Franc is too much of a floral bouquet, pay attention to Memaloose. Just a touch of bell pepper on the palate, so good. So good...

Jul 8th, 2016

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.9

Sheri had this 8 years ago

Sheri had this 8 years ago

Jan 11th, 2017

9.2

Chris had this 8 years ago

Chris had this 8 years ago

Dec 21st, 2016

8.6

Douglass had this 5 years ago

Douglass had this 5 years ago

Jun 18th, 2020

9.1

Michael had this 8 years ago

Michael had this 8 years ago

Jun 28th, 2017