Del Dotto Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc

9.18 ratings
-no pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Charles Rosenfeld

Opened in May 2020 and partially decanted this 2013 vintage bought at the vineyard. Absolutely outstanding an hour later. The aroma is smooth and highlighted by soft dark cherry, a bit earthy and maybe chocolate or coffee but in the distance. The first sip was heavenly and smooth to the palate. Could have waited anther 5yrs! Enhanced the taste of medium rare ribeye and grilled artichoke. Just outstanding!!!!

Opened in May 2020 and partially decanted this 2013 vintage bought at the vineyard. Absolutely outstanding an hour later. The aroma is smooth and highlighted by soft dark cherry, a bit earthy and maybe chocolate or coffee but in the distance. The first sip was heavenly and smooth to the palate. Could have waited anther 5yrs! Enhanced the taste of medium rare ribeye and grilled artichoke. Just outstanding!!!!

May 17th, 2020
Laura Allen

Pulled from the wine cellar. Hoping I didn’t wait too long to open it. Letting it breathe. Will report back. Bought and shipped from Del Dotto caves a few years back.

Pulled from the wine cellar. Hoping I didn’t wait too long to open it. Letting it breathe. Will report back. Bought and shipped from Del Dotto caves a few years back.

Jul 6th, 2018
Charles Rosenfeld

Bought in Napa and shipped 2yrs ago. Opened APRIL 8, 2018. Could wait 10yrs!!! Very mild, great aroma with mild chocolate, slight berry that needs to mature. Smooth as it can be. I will wait for the next bottle. My suggestion is buy now and wait 5-10 yrs. Did this with a few French reds and was not sorry. Be patient!!! Had with strip steak and mushrooms in wine reduction. I will nurse the remainder!

Bought in Napa and shipped 2yrs ago. Opened APRIL 8, 2018. Could wait 10yrs!!! Very mild, great aroma with mild chocolate, slight berry that needs to mature. Smooth as it can be. I will wait for the next bottle. My suggestion is buy now and wait 5-10 yrs. Did this with a few French reds and was not sorry. Be patient!!! Had with strip steak and mushrooms in wine reduction. I will nurse the remainder!

Apr 9th, 2018
Charles Rosenfeld

Very dry with medium tannin, hint of coffee and dark chocolate with dark cherry. Air for 30-40min. Wonderful with medium rare rare prime rib for Xmas dinner 2016. Limited production.

Very dry with medium tannin, hint of coffee and dark chocolate with dark cherry. Air for 30-40min. Wonderful with medium rare rare prime rib for Xmas dinner 2016. Limited production.

Dec 25th, 2015
Brian Carnahan

Brian had this 7 years ago

Brian had this 7 years ago

Apr 7th, 2018
Austin Smiley

Austin had this 7 years ago

Austin had this 7 years ago

Oct 14th, 2017
Karina Guerra

Karina had this 9 years ago

Karina had this 9 years ago

Nov 10th, 2015
Dennis Tufo

Dennis had this 9 years ago

Dennis had this 9 years ago

Aug 9th, 2015