Winemaker Sara Fowler generally makes firmly structured wines meant for aging, and this late release is no exception. You’ll find it was worth the wait. This is just starting to show itself, and it will make you wonder why you don’t look for more Cabernet Franc as another foil in your arsenal. Rich red fruit, deep fall spice and mild notes of bay leaf and sage mingle together mid palate and continue the conversation well into a lingering finish. There is lots of refined energy here. Decant well near term, or age up to fifteen years.
Peju, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Franc 2013
By Rich Cook