This is 100% Cabernet Franc from the difficult 2014 vintage. Ruby in color with a purple core. The nose has black cherries with slight coffee. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. This is probably a bit past peak but still drinking well. Nice depth. Good finish. The wine will work better with food. Drink over the next couple of years.
This is Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley in France. It is from the wineries youngest vines and aged in concrete. Ruby in color with some purple and blue hues, mostly clear and bright. The nose is sweaty/dusty with cherries and strawberries and a bit of black pepper. Medium tannins. Tart acidity. On the palate, cherries with a touch of strawberries. A streak of heat on the finish. This is nice on its own but really needs some food. It would be nice with some fatty meats, say a Lamb Stew. Drink over the next five to eight years.
This is Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley in France. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries, green bell peppers, tobacco and earthiness. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, this has nice depth. Some complexity. Flavors of black cherries, slight bell pepper, tobacco and slight earthiness. Good finish. I don't believe this wine sees any oak which gives it a good freshness. It is nice on its own but would be better with food. It would work well with Szechuan Beef. drink over the next few years.
Ruby in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries with a bit of a cough syrup quality. medium bodied. On the palate a very slightly sweet black cherry fruit. Some depth and complexity. Nice finish. This is an easy drinking wine that will be a nice choice with a burger. Drink over the next seven to ten years.
`This is a 100% Cabernet Franc froma Co-Op in Saumur. An inexpensive red, it is an excellent value. Inky purple in color. The nose is light but has cherries, plums, green bell pepper and a bit of a steely note. Medium bodied. On the palate, there is more present. Plums and cherries with a bit of a green streak. Light tannins. With air the red fruits come out more. Moderate finish. This probably won't get better but should drink well for five to seven years. It is better with a bit of food. Stews or Chili would work well. For $13, its hard to expect more from a red.
