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Cabernet Franc

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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
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roasted red meats · lamb · game meat · aged cheeses · barbecue

Rated vintages

  • 201394 pts

    Oak plays a major role in this bottling from the owners' Mateo Vineyard, somewhat masking the variety's characteristically peppery hints, but it's lavish and delicious. Blueberry, blackcurrant, cocoa and warm pastry notes hit the nose, and the extremely smooth palate unleashes b…