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Cabernet Franc

Firestone

Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Franc
Country
United States
Region
Santa Ynez Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

steak · red meats

Rated vintages

  • 201489 pts

    Dark red fruit, cracked pepper and the slightest hint of green herbs show on the nose of this pleasant bottling. The herb character is well integrated into a firmly tannic frame on the sip, where tart Montmorency cherry and black-plum skins mix with milk chocolate flavors. The t…

  • 200990 pts

    A beautiful Cabernet Franc, dry, soft and supple, with a silky texture that glides across the palate with such smoothness. It conveys pleasantly complex flavors of red cherry essence, with hints of nutmeg, anise and sweet sandalwood. Not an ager, but a fine wine to drink now—esp…