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Our 2016 Best Barrels Cabernet Franc showcases the varietal beautifully at a full 95% Cabernet Franc, rounded out by just a 3% splash of Merlot and a 2% addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, all from the best blocks at our Blue Rock Estate Vineyard in Alexander Valley.

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

2016 was a stellar vintage that treated our older Cabernet Franc vines particularly well. A pristine medium-ruby color, the nose offers a beautiful example of Cab Franc's savory, earthy dried herbs, roasted red pepper and graphite on top of bright red fruits. The palate reveals a medium-full body that dances between all the spicy aromas and fresh strawberry and red raspberry, celebrating California's famous fruit all deftly held by lively acidity and gentle tannins. A gorgeous California example of true Cabernet Franc not found very often!

Food Affinities

Cabernet Franc is a bit more versatile in its food pairing than its brooding cousin Cabernet Sauvignon. The combination of acidity and just the right amount of tannin allow a broad range of wonderful complements such as roast chicken, duck, sausage, grilled vegetables and even smoky barbecue or tomato-based red sauces.

Ageability

This wonderfully balanced and distinctive red should enter its prime drinking window somewhere in late 2019, then cellar phenomenally well for another 15 years.

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Average Rating: (From 4 Reviews): Positive Rating

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Positive Rating My Favorite
From Michael Bertrand of Saratoga Springs, New York on 6/11/2020.

Love this wine! Smooth and medium bodied goes down too quick.

Positive Rating Fantastic!
From Anonymous of Memphis, Tennessee on 3/26/2020.

This is a fantastic red wine. We thoroughly enjoyed our first bottle and look forward to the others in the shipment.

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From Anonymous of san bruno, California on 12/1/2019.

no review yet, will open soon

Positive Rating A great Cab Franc
From Mark Bowman of North Canton, Ohio on 10/14/2019.

A well balanced Franc at this price point. Perfect blend of fruits and mineral content. Decent depth and a nice finish!! Drinking quite well already. No reason to wait for maturity with this one.

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