Pride 2018 Cabernet Franc

Winery Notes: “The 2018 Cabernet Franc is a gorgeous expression of this grape that can be challenging in some settings but just excels on our mountaintop. The 2018 is intensely aromatic with ripe red raspberry and currant comingling with blackberry and black mission fig. Graphite, cedar, and bay leaf blend with hibiscus flowers, bergamot citrus, and exotic spices like star anise and Szechuan pepper. The palate has no hard edges,  being rich and caressingly smooth, with a persistent finish that allows the vibrant fruit and spice nuances to linger like a slow-moving sunset.  2018 is a really beautiful Cabernet Franc! “

Robert Parker 91 Points: “A blend of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon coming 59% from Napa County and 41% from Sonoma County, the medium garnet-purple colored 2018 Cabernet Franc comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notions of ripe black and red cherries, mulberries and wild blueberries plus suggestions of pencil shavings, allspice, lavender and bay leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegantly played with refreshing red fruits with herbal accents and a slight, pleasant chewiness to the texture, finishing with a peppery kick.”