Grizzly Peak, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Cabernet Franc 2014

 This fine Cabernet Franc shows appropriately and appealingly medium-bodied fruit, seeming neither thin nor chunky.  There’s just a little whiff of dried herbs on the nose, providing clear varietal character, and a wet stone note as well, lending a mineral impression that nicely offsets the red berry fruit.  Fully ripe but still lithe and lively thanks to some bright acidity, this is very tasty and — for the table — very versatile.  A Double Gold award winner at the 2018 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition.