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Cuda Ridge Wines Cabernet Franc (Livermore Valley)

Livermore Valley · Central Coast · United States

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cordeiro assado · bife grelhado · queijos curados · carne de caça

201490 pts

Although full-bodied and rich in texture, this wine is restrained in terms of ripeness and oak. It has good balance, a quiet blend of black cherry, clove and dark chocolate flavors and a firm, fine-grained tannins. Best after 2019.
201290 pts

Delicious, rich black cherry aromas lead to a very firm and moderately tannic texture and medium to full body that frames abundant fruit flavors. It's mouthwatering, intense and complex, but is still wound up tight, so it's best to drink after 2016.
201088 pts

This is a very pleasing Cab Franc that's rich and and spicy like cola with a dark and brooding feel. Full bodied and concentrated, the finish is long and slightly herbal.
200890 pts

Another Livermore Valley producer to watch, Cuda Ridge has fashioned a varietally textbook Cab Franc here, with an intensely woody, herbal nose. Medium-bodied, with tannins that are integrated and ready to soften, this Cab Franc, barrel-aged for 18 months, is really, really good…