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Brander Cabernet Franc (Santa Ynez Valley)

Brander

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

hambúrgueres · churrasco · carnes assadas

Rated vintages

  • 201188 pts

    The first to plant the grape in the Santa Ynez Valley, Fred Brander has a current Cab Franc release that hits the nose with black-as-night scents of wet potting soil and black pepper. The flavors are slow to emerge, but blueberry crumble, chocolate and crushed herbs appear with…

  • 201083 pts

    There's a hard, metallic flavor and feeling. Under that are good black cherry and cola flavors, touched with sweet, smoky oak. It's okay with basic burgers and barbecue.