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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

9.237 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
Top Notes For
Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.5

vertical tasting with janet 07 & 08

vertical tasting with janet 07 & 08

2 people found it helpfulSep 7th, 2013
Eric

One of their best vintages IMO. Still a long way to go which I don’t think applies to all -07’s today.

One of their best vintages IMO. Still a long way to go which I don’t think applies to all -07’s today.

Dec 19th, 2020
Paul K
9.2

Inspired by @Jeff D. ’s review last night. Been thinking about this all day. Same thing happening as last time. Pop n pour rating great, 92, but can tell there’s more in the tank. @Jeff D. Saw all of your reviews on many years of this wine. 🧢 off! Club member? All wines this good?

Inspired by @Jeff D. ’s review last night. Been thinking about this all day. Same thing happening as last time. Pop n pour rating great, 92, but can tell there’s more in the tank. @Jeff D. Saw all of your reviews on many years of this wine. 🧢 off! Club member? All wines this good?

May 13th, 2019
Paul K
9.5

Rating first sips pop n pour 92. I have a feeling I’ll be upping this.
Yep, two hours in and this is outstanding.
@Eric Shanks i agree with you. Nose is cigar, white flowers, plum, spice, and smoke. New things keep popping out. Between medium and full body. Dark fruit throughout. Tannins perfectly integrated. This is so balanced and smooth, but with huge character. I’m loving this. It reminds me of To Kalon fruit. Don’t yell at me.

Rating first sips pop n pour 92. I have a feeling I’ll be upping this.
Yep, two hours in and this is outstanding.
@Eric Shanks i agree with you. Nose is cigar, white flowers, plum, spice, and smoke. New things keep popping out. Between medium and full body. Dark fruit throughout. Tannins perfectly integrated. This is so balanced and smooth, but with huge character. I’m loving this. It reminds me of To Kalon fruit. Don’t yell at me.

Apr 6th, 2019
Alan Viader

From magnum. So pretty and enjoyable right now. Floral bouquet, rich in herbs and spices. Drinks like a fine Bordeaux. Drinking great now but still showing young for its age.

From magnum. So pretty and enjoyable right now. Floral bouquet, rich in herbs and spices. Drinks like a fine Bordeaux. Drinking great now but still showing young for its age.

Aug 30th, 2017
Eric

71% Cab/29% Cab Franc. Perfect drinking spot- the fruit, oak, and tannin all in great balance. Fuller bodied and bolder than other vintages. Amazing oak traits all over the nose- cinnamon, baking spice, and cedar. Dark tart cherry and tobacco on the palate. 45 second finish. Years left. Killer.

71% Cab/29% Cab Franc. Perfect drinking spot- the fruit, oak, and tannin all in great balance. Fuller bodied and bolder than other vintages. Amazing oak traits all over the nose- cinnamon, baking spice, and cedar. Dark tart cherry and tobacco on the palate. 45 second finish. Years left. Killer.

Mar 8th, 2017
Alexandria Paige

Dark cherry and cocoa.

Dark cherry and cocoa.

Mar 8th, 2015
Kevin Farrell

2007

Jun 11th, 2014
Kim Stanbro

Tight. Like my ass should be. I'll add a new note in half hour once it opens up a bit (the wine, not the hiney)

Tight. Like my ass should be. I'll add a new note in half hour once it opens up a bit (the wine, not the hiney)

Feb 8th, 2014
V M
9.5

This wine is underrated and simply outstanding. This is drinking beautifully after 2 hours of decanting. Dynamic nose of dark berries and cherries yield to a cashmere smooth palate with hints of brown sugar and sugar plums. Long finish. Whoa this is awesome

This wine is underrated and simply outstanding. This is drinking beautifully after 2 hours of decanting. Dynamic nose of dark berries and cherries yield to a cashmere smooth palate with hints of brown sugar and sugar plums. Long finish. Whoa this is awesome

Oct 6th, 2013