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Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc

9.118 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, 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
Eric Urbani

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, 2022
Paul Masson

Cali 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, 2017
Caleb Schiff

Stellar 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, 2017
Isaac Pirolo

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.

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, 2017
Brett Williams

I could drink this every night

I could drink this every night

Jan 26th, 2017
Jen Woodford

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.

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
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.1

Jens had this 5 years ago

Jens had this 5 years ago

Oct 26th, 2019
Nate Axline

Nate had this 6 years ago

Nate had this 6 years ago

Aug 13th, 2018
Nate Axline

Nate had this 8 years ago

Nate had this 8 years ago

Jul 19th, 2016
David B

David had this 7 years ago

David had this 7 years ago

Apr 16th, 2018