2014 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Estate: Frank Family Vineyards
Region: Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America
Vineyards: S&J, Benjamin, Round Pound Estate, Delouise, Gaskins and Shooting Star Vineyards
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Tasting Note:November 15, 2017

Medium purplish ruby red. Solid amount of spices on the nose with some black cherries, forest floor, and red plums. Quite a bit of acidity on the palate with medium to medium plus tannins (6.5/10). Solid body with notes of raspberries, vanilla, a little tart and some espresso too. Medium plus finish.

Made up of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 20 months in 33% new French oak barrels.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2028.

Rating:

89 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Sample provided by the estate. Retail price is $52.50.

Frank Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of AmericaGreg Ballington2014, Frank Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Red Wine, $$, 89 Points, North Coast, California, United States of America, Todd Graff, November 2017Comment