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Cabernet Franc Reviews- February 2022
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Brash Higgins, 2020 Sommerville Vineyard FRNC Cabernet Franc,
McLaren Vale,South Australia,
$27.99, 88pts
Sour raspberry with floral notes. Hints of caramel, vanilla and baked red fruit. Long finish with great acidity.
![Brecon Estate, Paso Robles 2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve Brecon Estate, Paso Robles 2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Brecon-Estate-Paso-Robles-2019-Cabernet-Franc-Reserve-scaled.jpg)
Brecon Estate, Paso Robles, 2019 Cabernet Franc Reserve, Paso Robles, CA,
$80, 85pts
Sour red currants and peppercorns. Juicy baked red fruit with vanilla and clove. Balanced.
![Chateau Niagara Winery 2018 Cabernet Franc Chateau Niagara Winery 2018 Cabernet Franc](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Chateau-Niagara-Winery-2018-Cabernet-Franc-scaled.jpg)
Chateau Niagara Winery, 2018 Cabernet Franc,
Niagara, NY,
$29, 88pts
Strawberry Jolly Rancher ®. Ripe cherry pie filing with a touch of pepper and cocoa powder.
![Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Franc Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Franc](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Cooper-Garrod-Estate-Vineyards-2017-Cabernet-Franc-scaled.jpg)
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, 2017 Cabernet Franc,
Santa Cruz Mountains, CA,
$45, 85pts
Dark black fruit, cinnamon, and pink peppercorn. Baked cherry, green pepper, and baking spices. Well balanced.
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Creekside Cellars, 2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve,
Grand Valley, Colorado,
$45, 85pts
Red currants, cassis, and full blooming flowers. Ripe plums, pink peppercorns, and roasted red pepper
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Domaine De La Noblaie Chinon, 2018 Rouge Les Cheins\ Cabernet Franc,
Chinon, France,
$24.99, 93pts
Ripe black plums and vanilla cocoa powder. Ripe plums, green peppers, and baking spice. Long finish with integrated tannins and acidity.
![Domaine Lar_Laroque_2019 Cab_frank Domaine Lar_Laroque_2019 Cab_frank](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Domaine-Lar_Laroque_2019-Cab_frank-scaled.jpg)
Domaine Laroque, 2019 Cite des Carcassone Cabernet Franc,
Languedoc, France,
$12.99, 90pts
Ripe plum, rose petal with ripe black currant. Dark fruit, tomato leaf, and chalk. Great tannin structure, made to pair well with food!
![Dr Konstatin Frank 2019 Cabernet Franc Dr Konstatin Frank 2019 Cabernet Franc](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Dr-Konstatin-Frank-2019-Cabernet-Franc-scaled.jpg)
Dr Konstantin Frank, 2019 Cabernet Franc,
Finger Lakes, NY,
$24.99, 87pts
Super bright red fruit, dark cherry, flower petals, and cassis. Well-balanced with lingering finish.
![Dreyfus Ashby 2020 IQUE Cabernet Franc from Enrique Foster Dreyfus Ashby 2020 IQUE Cabernet Franc from Enrique Foster](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Dreyfus-Ashby-2020-IQUE-Cabernet-Franc-from-Enrique-Foster-scaled.jpg)
Dreyfus Ashby/ IQUE, 2020 IQUE Cabernet Franc from Enrique Foster,
Mendoza, Argentina,
$12, 93pts
Super ripe dark plums with vanilla, and white chocolate. Chocolate, white plums, leather, and tobacco.
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Familia Traversa, 2019 Cabernet Franc,
Uruguay,
$13.99, 80pts
Earthy, green pepper with tomato leaf. Red plum, earth, and dry gravel. Long tannic finish.
![HB Wine Merchants 2019 Cave Spring Cabernet Franc HB Wine Merchants 2019 Cave Spring Cabernet Franc](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HB-Wine-Merchants-2019-Cave-Spring-Cabernet-Franc-scaled.jpg)
HB Wine Merchants/ Cave Spring, 2019 Cave Spring Cabernet Franc,
Niagara Escarpment, Canada,
$20, 85pts
Peppercorns, black fruit, earth, and wet gravel. Juicy red fruit, milky, red pepper flakes with jalapeno. Great acidity, good food wine.
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Jefferson Vineyards, 2019 Cabernet Franc,
Monticello, VA,
$39.95, 84pts
Ripe strawberry, black pepper, candied purple plums, pink peppercorns, and mocha. Fruit forward with a savory finish.
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Jefferson Vineyards, 2017 Cabernet Franc,
Monticello, VA,
$46.95, 88pts
Ripe cherries, strawberry, and black pepper. Vanilla, cloves, ripe plums, earth, and leather. Lengthy finish.
![Leah Jorgenson Cellars 2020 Cabernet Franc Leah Jorgenson Cellars 2020 Cabernet Franc](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Leah-Jorgenson-Cellars-2020-Cabernet-Franc-scaled.jpg)
Leah Jorgenson Cellars, 2020 Cabernet Franc,
Southern Oregon,
$25, 85pts
Aromas of bright cherry, blossom, and vanilla. Tastes of leather, smooth tobacco, and roasted pepper.
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Leah Jorgenson Cellars, 2019 “Blanc De Cabernet Franc” Mae's Vineyard,
Southern Oregon,
$30, 85pts
Aromas of rose petals, jasmine, and lemon confit. Tastes of dried oregano, lime, cinnamon, and citrus.
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Leah Jorgenson Cellars, 2016 Clos Rogue Valley Reserve Cabernet Franc,
Southern Oregon,
$50, 95pts
Aromas of rose petals, black cherry, and raspberry. Tastes of black currant, baking spice, black pepper, and baked cherry. Long finish with well-integrated tannins.
Editor’s Choice.
![Permund Cellars, Virginia 2019 Cabernet Franc Permund Cellars, Virginia 2019 Cabernet Franc](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Permund-Cellars-Virginia-2019-Cabernet-Franc-scaled.jpg)
Permund Cellars, 2019 Cabernet Franc,
Virginia,
$29, 85pts
Red cherry, floral notes with rose petals. Tastes of tart, juicy, Bing cherries. Lengthy finish.
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Permund Cellars, 2017 Cabernet Franc,
Virginia,
$39, 80pts
Dark ruby red cherry, floral, rose petals. Tastes of dark, spicy fruit, with leather and peppercorns. Well balanced tannins.
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Philip Carter Winery, 2020 Cabernet Franc,
Fauquier County, Virginia,
$34, 85pts
Deep ruby color. Sweet vanilla, cherries, currants, and rose petals. Touch of cinnamon, baking spice and offset, ripe cherry pie fruit. Well balanced with a long finish.
![Pollak Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve Pollak Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Pollak-Vineyards-2017-Cabernet-Franc-Reserve-scaled.jpg)
Pollak Vineyards, 2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve,
Monticello, VA,
$75, 85pts
Dark ruby color. Aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, blossom, green pepper with a hint of bitterness. Super ripe fruit, touch of black pepper, and cocoa powder.
![Russiz Superiore 2017 Cabernet Franc Collio Gorizano Russiz Superiore 2017 Cabernet Franc Collio Gorizano](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Russiz-Superiore-2017-Cabernet-Franc-Collio-Gorizano-scaled.jpg)
Russiz Superiore, 2017 Cabernet Franc Collio Gorizano,
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy,
$31.99, 85pts
Dark ruby red color. Strawberry, intense cherry, and rose petals. Juicy, bright red cherries, spice with dry oregano. Long finish.
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Spangler Vineyards, 2017 Cabernet Franc,
Southern Oregon,
$32, 85pts
Inky dark purple. Dark chocolate, leather, and mocha spice. Ripe dark berries, oak, chocolate with a touch of leather.
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Spangler Vineyards, 2018 Cabernet Franc,
Southern Oregon,
$32, 88pts
Dark ruby color. Baked red plums, vanilla, and black cherry with blossoms. Tastes of dark red fruit, baking spice, dark chocolate. Mouthwatering tannins.
![Suhru Wines, North Fork Long Island 2019 Cabernet Franc Suhru Wines, North Fork Long Island 2019 Cabernet Franc](https://u9hbd2.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Suhru-Wines-North-Fork-Long-Island-2019-Cabernet-Franc-scaled.jpg)
Suhru Wines, 2019 Cabernet Franc,
North Fork of Long Island, NY,
$30, 87pts
Dark garnet color. Bright red fruit, red cherries, and under-ripe plum. Juicy berries, green pepper, earthy. Well integrated tannins.
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Vintage Wine Estates/ Cosentino Winery, 2019 Cosentino THE Franc,
Lodi, CA,
$22, 90pts
Bold maroon hues. Bright ripe strawberries, juicy fruit, vanilla, hint of pepper. Ripe plums, chocolate, mocha, and a touch of leather. Long finish.