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Cabernet Franc

Left Bend

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

  • 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.

  • 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…