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