Cosentino Winery, The Franc Cabernet Franc 2014, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A warm-weather cabernet franc that brings many of most desirable elements of cool-climate cab franc with it.

Medium-to-deep-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of red plum, violet, black tea leaf, pencil shavings and young cedar.

On the palate the dry, medium-plus-bodied cabernet franc has flavor concentration and midpalate complexity with aromas on the nose continuing to the palate as flavors.

There is balance between the fruit and tannin structures, and overall depth of flavor that continues through to the long finish.

A cab franc to repeat!

Bottle Note: Our 2014 The Franc has superbly integrated tannins with a chic, velvety smooth finish. Out fans agree, it is like luxurious cashmere in a wine glass.