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2005 Cabernet Franc
Sierra Foothills

Rich deep color. Spicy with flavors of black fruits.

This wine shows its heritage as one of the elite varietals from Bordeaux.

^$25.00

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards

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2004 Cabernet Franc
Santa Ynez Valley

Cabernet Franc is a very old variety which is still dominant in parts of the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. This wine derives from grapes grown in our Valley View Vineyard, east of Sol ...morevang in the Santa Ynez Valley and was aged for 19 months in 1-5 year old French oak barrels. It exhibits aromas of blueberry, kirsch and black cherry with flavors of big, rich, dark, blackberry-raspberry jam followed by ripe, chewy tannins and a long rich finish.

^$26.00

Ironstone Vineyards

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2004 Reserve Cabernet Franc
Sierra Foothills

Elaborately crafted, the Reserve 2003 Cabernet Franc is filled with elegant oak aromas and spicy undertones that seduce the senses. Succulent, dark fruit flavors of sweet plum, bla ...moreck cherry with a hint of violet and oak fills the palate and gives way to a smooth, medium finish.

^$28.00

StoneFly vineyards

CAW Rating: 88

100

1 reviews

2006 Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley

The StoneFly Vineyard 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Franc exhibits a dark, rich garnet color and an essence of black cherry with a hint of thyme. It has a peppery nose and a finish rem ...moreiniscent of the classic Chinons of the Loire Valley.

There is a subtle flavor of cocoa as the wine opens up. It displays a medium body and a long smooth finish with supple tannins. Although it is drinking well now, it will continue to improve until 2011 with proper cellaring.

^$29.00

Nichols Winery & Cellars

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2000 Cabernet Franc
Cienega Valley

Winemaker says, oak, spice, cedar, chocolate, earth and fruit flavors; come across on the palate. Also fruit such as currant, black cherry, blueberry, and wild berries. It is integ ...morerated and layered with hints of caramel, smoke, and toast. It is complex, rich, and extremely well balanced. This Cabernet Franc is extremely elegant.

^$30.00

Clos La Chance Wines

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2005 Estate Cabernet Franc
Central Coast

Aromas of dark cherry, and cranberries, with a hint of cedar and fresh herbs. Soft, ripe stone fruits such as plums and cherries on the palate. Finishes with smooth tannins and hin ...morets of cassis and star anise. A good choice for those that enjoy the fruit of Cabernet Sauvignon without the heavier characteristics.

^$30.00

Cerro Caliente Cellars

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2004 Cabernet Franc
Paso Robles/Herder Vineyards

One barrel held back just for this release! Aged 27 months before bottling. Aging has smoothed this wine to velvet. The nose is all Cabernet Franc has to offer, fully rounded with ...morebright cherries showing through this elegant, exceptionally well-balanced wine. The finish never stops.

^$32.00

Titus Vineyards

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2005 Titus Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley

This is a wine for all seasons. The extremely food friendly Cabernet Franc drinks like liquid cashmere. Phillip drinks this Titus wine the most describing the Cab Franc as soft, pl ...moreeasant and drinkable - it just beckons another glass!

^$34.00

Byington Winery

CAW Rating: 100

100

1 reviews

2005 Cabernet Franc
Santa Cruz Mountains

This wine has charisma - fruity, velvety, and spicy all in one. The wine has a bay and wild sage aroma that reminds me of my childhood here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The palate ...morehas an interesting clove character balanced by elegant violet and raspberry notes. In my mind this wine is perfect, full of aroma and flavor, with a real sense of place. Most wines do not give you a complete sensory experience, but when you find one, itâ€™s special and requires a special occasion to drink the wine. Whether your occasion is Easter dinner, or that itâ€™s almost the weekend, sit back and take the time to enjoy this Cab Franc. I promise it will be worth it.

^$37.00

Terremoto Cellars

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2005 Magnitude Cabernet Franc
Saunders' Vineyard - Oakville - Napa Valley

This bold offering from the red volcanic soils of Oakvilleâ€™s eastern hillside vineyard lures you in with a delicate dance of fresh fruit and toasty perfumed vanilla. The seduct ...moreion continues with the supple well integrated tannins and kiss of oak. It is irresistible now, but can easily be cellared for years to come if you can stand to do it. This wine pairs well with meaty and earthy dishes, yet provides an earth moving experience on its own.

2008 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition - Critics Platinum Award;

2008 International Eastern Wine Competition - Gold Medal;

2008 West Coast Wine Awards - Silver Medal;

2008 SF Chronicle Wine Competition - Bronze Medal

^$37.50

Callaway Winery

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2004 Winemaker's Reserve Cabernet Franc
Callaway Vineyard & Winery

The attractive aromas of this wine mingles spice, licorice, berries and oak. The deep, ruby red color is a prelude of the lush well-integrated red fruit flavors and are enhanced b ...morey a touch of licorice and a hint of chocolate and mint.

^$38.00

Raymond Burr Vineyards

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2003 Cabernet Franc
Dry Creek Valley

Lightly oaked with Brazil nut and spicy aromas, this wine has rich currant and wild blackberry fruit that firms up nicely on the finish.

Comprising just one-and-a-h ...morealf acres of our estate vineyard, Raymond Burr Cabernet Franc is always in short supply. Fewer than 750 cases produced. Get yours before it's gone!

^$38.00

Raymond Burr Vineyards

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2004 Cabernet Franc
Dry Creek Valley

This wine exhibits a lovely floral, slightly dusty, spicy perfume nose. Dark ruby purple in hue, it is interwoven with cranberry, dark cherry and a hint of smoky oak. It is full bo ...moredied, lean and well structured. This wine will continue to age well for the next decade.

^$38.00

Adobe Road Winery

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2004 Cabernet Franc
Knights Valley

This wine greets you with raspberry & lavender aromas with subtle mint undertones. Cocoa and licorice flavors, as well as black cherry and ripe berries are evident. This is a robus ...moret wine with zing, smooth tannins and a toasty finish.

^$38.00

Laguna Canyon Winery

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2005 Late Harvest Cabernet Franc
Russian River Valley

Loaded with aromas of raspberry, violets, red currants and strawberry jam. Powerful raspberry flavors dominate this wine balanced with subtle hints of smoked French oak. Pairs exce ...morellent with dark forest cake or chocolate bonbons.

^$38.00

Pine Ridge Winery

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2004 Cabernet Franc

Attractive aromas of cherry and briar lift to reveal hints of vanilla and slight molasses, accented by tobacco and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, the elegant 200 ...more4 Cabernet Franc is brimming with sweet, baked cherry flavors and suggestions of tobacco, steering toward an extended finish of ripe fruit and cocoa, firmed by slightly chewy tannins. This wine may be enjoyed now or cellared for five to ten years.

^$39.00

Girard Winery

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2003 Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley

Evidenced by our 2002 vintage being named one of the Top 100 Wines of the Year by Wine & Spirits magazine, we take Cabernet Franc very seriously. We only bottle our C ...moreabernet Franc during exceptional vintages and our 2003 vintage has met that standard of excellence. Full-bodied with forward fruit notes of blackberry, kirsch and blueberry, with baked winter spices and a pleasant hint of herbs. Only 380 cases were produced, and this wine sells out very quickly!

^$40.00

Burrell School Vineyards

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2004 Cabernet Franc
Santa Cruz Mountains

Our second totally estate Cabernet Franc from our Pichon Vineyard, this brilliant and clear, gorgeous wine has elusive and shy perfume-tinted scents of rose petals, violets and a h ...moreint of pink peppercorns. On the palate it is clean, smooth, delecate and well-framed, like a prima ballerina. The earthy red fruits are lurking beneath the overwhelmingly floral presentation. The finish is devine, with just a hint of white pepper.

^$40.00

Cass Winery

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2004 Cabernet Franc
Paso Robles

This Cabernet Franc was the last variety to be picked during the 2004 harvest. The longer hang time resulted in concentrated fruit without extremely high sugar − a nice chara ...morecteristic of this variety. The fruit was originally contracted to a winery in Northern California and the fermentation was completed there in 1 Â½ ton open top fermenters that were punched down 2 times per day. Subsequently, we negotiated to bring the wine back to Cass Winery where we barrel aged the wine 23 months and racked it after 16 months.

^$42.00

Cass Winery

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2005 Cabernet Franc
Paso Robles

The Cabernet Franc was harvested late in the vintage at full ripeness. The longer hang time resulted in concentrated flavor and structure in the wine. The ferment was punched down ...moreup to 4 times per day and pumped over when necessary. After 16 months aging in the barrel, the wine also received half that time aging in the bottle to ensure a wine ready to be enjoyed upon release.

^$42.00

2005 Cabernet Franc
Santa Cruz Mountains

CAW Rating: 100

100

1 reviews

This wine has charisma - fruity, velvety, and spicy all in one. The wine has a bay and wild sage aroma that reminds me of my childhood here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The palate has an interesting clove character balanced by elegant violet and raspberry notes. In my mind this wine is perfect, full ...

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