Tom Kobylarz
The clippers give it away every time, this is the Cabernet Franc from Matthiasson and a firm nod of appreciation to its home back in the Loire. The one critique I would say is that is tastes like it was picked early (as expected from this producer) but maybe a touch too early as the tannins are a little drying and the acidity a little too noticeable, overpowering the finish taking it a little our of balance. A noble effort however as the right fruit and spice aromatics and flavors are present. Have a classic Chinon or if you have had one you know what I mean.
The clippers give it away every time, this is the Cabernet Franc from Matthiasson and a firm nod of appreciation to its home back in the Loire. The one critique I would say is that is tastes like it was picked early (as expected from this producer) but maybe a touch too early as the tannins are a little drying and the acidity a little too noticeable, overpowering the finish taking it a little our of balance. A noble effort however as the right fruit and spice aromatics and flavors are present. Have a classic Chinon or if you have had one you know what I mean.
8.9Les Huisman
That's some good Cab Franc. Blue fruits on the nose and palate. Bright, yet rich at the same time. Really well done. Incredible balance. Just wow.
That's some good Cab Franc. Blue fruits on the nose and palate. Bright, yet rich at the same time. Really well done. Incredible balance. Just wow.
9.5Ryan Brazell
Rise Over Run
Certainly the prettiest Napa Cab Franc I've encountered. Floral aromatics really popped after an hour of opening.
Certainly the prettiest Napa Cab Franc I've encountered. Floral aromatics really popped after an hour of opening.
9.2Paul Jakubowski
PnP. Translucent red color. Bright cherries and strawberries along with green elements on the nose. Earthy, high OH, with some bite on the end. More Burgundy than Cab Franc. Short finish. If guessing blind, Cab Franc would be furthest from my mind.
PnP. Translucent red color. Bright cherries and strawberries along with green elements on the nose. Earthy, high OH, with some bite on the end. More Burgundy than Cab Franc. Short finish. If guessing blind, Cab Franc would be furthest from my mind.
8.8Paul Jakubowski
Seemed over the hill. Biting and tart, with smoke and green components. Very transparent red color.
Seemed over the hill. Biting and tart, with smoke and green components. Very transparent red color.
8.7Jody Scharf
I love this wine.
I love this wine.
9.7Michael Piaker
2 March 2017. Flatiron Wines, New York, NY.
2 March 2017. Flatiron Wines, New York, NY.
8.7Justin Anthony
kablamo
kablamo
9.6Richard Lewis
Incredibly light, tons of finesse - Mr. Matthiasson bigged up one of our all time favorite varietals.
Incredibly light, tons of finesse - Mr. Matthiasson bigged up one of our all time favorite varietals.
9.5David L
Love Steve’s wines. He also makes the ashes & diamonds cab franc which is just fantastic.
Love Steve’s wines. He also makes the ashes & diamonds cab franc which is just fantastic.
9.1Location
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