As Napa Valley Left Bank Bordeaux styled blends go, this wine is still a great value. Aromas of blackberry, dried cherry, cassis, brown spice and a touch of pepper come across well on the palate, with a long finish with full tannins at present. I’d get some of these to lay down next to my hundred dollar plus wines and see where the real value lies in ten years. Contains 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc.
Franciscan Estate, Napa Valley (California) 2012
By Rich Cook