The 2016 Frannin Red Wine Blend from De Tierra Vineyards is a distinctive Central Coast red. Drawn from equal parts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot, it shows elements of each of those varieties. The bouquet shows lovely red and black fruits with black cherry, blackberry and red cherry interwoven with suggestions of oregano, marjoram and tomato leaf. The herbal edge and black-peppery spice will make it a fine companion for marinated and grilled meats and vegetables of all sorts.
Frannin, Central Coast (California) 2016
By Wayne Belding