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Cabernet Franc
Santa Cruz Mountains · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Cabernet Franc
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Santa Cruz Mountains · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled meats · mushrooms · lamb · duck · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201486 pts
There's a good array of purple-flower aromas, including lavender and potpourri, on the nose of this bottling, as well as light cola and plum skins. The sip is quite bitter and tarry though, with just a touch of riper black fruit.
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201389 pts
Fresh and peppery in a more classic style, this bottling by Gary Robinson shows just-tanned leather, green peppercorn and herbaceous elements that border on bell pepper. Peppery zest on the palate spices up the tart red fruit and crushed thyme herbs. Chill it a tad and enjoy on…