Barboursville Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Franc (Virginia)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

Other

Uva

Cabernet Franc

País

United States

Região

Virginia

Denominação

Virginia

Corpo

full

Acidez

high

Tanino

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201590 pts

  This Cabernet Franc starts off with dynamic aromas of red cherry, red plum, bramble, fig and incense. These scents translate to lovely flavors that are complex, yet elegant. In body and structure, this is an intense wine—ample crushed-velvet tannins harmoniously mesh with racy a…

• 201488 pts

  Typical of the variety, this shows upfront aromas of fresh green pepper, eucalyptus, black pepper and blackberry. These notes are amplified on the palate, with cedar and earthiness adding dimension. The tannins are not shy, but are well-integrated and the acidity is zippy and pl…

• 201184 pts

  At the moment, this Cabernet Franc's nose seems quite shy, offering only subtle notes of spice and dried herb. Medium in body, with a sense of grace, it has gentle flavors that are reminiscent of spiced cocoa and cherry.

• 201087 pts

  Opaque purple in color, the nose smells equally dark, boasting integrated aromas of blackberry, cedar, graphite and charred sugar. Full bodied with tight tannins, the palate still manages to show some finesse, plus dried herb, mineral and cocoa inflections.

• 200987 pts

  Earthy and savory in scent, this has notes of char, smoke and turmeric, which are layered over the black fruit foundation. The attack is pliable, with laidback acids that gain some brightness across the palate. A dusting of cedary spice marks the finish.