V. Sattui’s first appearance at my table at Sommelier Challenge comes from an unexpected variety. That said, there’s nothing unexpected about Brooks Painter’s team putting a wine in the top tier. This Cabernet Franc shows cherry, spice, pleasantly chalky tannins and a long finish where the dried herb notes peek out. Nice! Contains 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. A Platinum award winner at the 2017 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
V. Sattui, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Franc 2014
By Rich Cook