Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2013
Price72.00
Vintage2013
AppellationNapa Valley
WineryDuckhorn Vineyards
Alcohol14.50%
Bottle Size750 ml
CategoryRed Wine
Aging Program15 months in 100% French oak barrels (50% new, 50% second vintage)
Oak OriginFrench
Blend100% Cabernet Franc
Total Acidity5.10 g/L
pH3.76
The Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2013 is a bright and flavorful red wine that displays a variety of Napa Valley characteristics. The grapes for this wine benefitted from a luxurious 2013 growing season, and the subsequent vintage is ripe with aromas and flavors. On the nose, expect graphite, blackberry, sweet tobacco leaf, and leather. Robust flavors of plum, Rainier cherry, cinnamon, licorice, and strawberry sorbet meld on the palate. The tannins are firm and balanced. Enjoy this food-friendly wine with a variety of roasted meats, and consider pairing it with herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage.
Taste SummaryBlackberry, Cherry, Cinnamon, Leather, Licorice, Plum, Strawberry, Tobacco
Wine QualitiesModerate tannin, Rich
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