Here is a unique take on Cabernet Franc, and it’s quite an attractive one. Aromas of cherry and graphite pencil are subtle, drawing you into a palate where the cherry takes over. The fruit is set off nicely by soft toasted oak and some dry earth minerality, and some sweet oak comes forward in the finish. I would serve this with roast chicken or duck confit. Fittingly monikered, it’s worth seeking out.
Owen Roe, Yakima Valley (Washington) Cabernet Franc 2018
By Rich Cook