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El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2011 – A Standout Cab Franc

El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual

El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This ruby-colored cabernet franc has a nose of aromatic red fruit along with aromas of cinnamon, clove and peach stone fruit.

El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual

Photo Credit: Wine Casual, El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Muted red fruit shows on the palate with medium acidity and tannin kicking in towards the finish.

This cabernet was aged for 16 months in French oak (20% new) and is a blend of cabernet franc (92%) and malbec (8%).

Rating: 94 points
Price: $28
Alcohol: 13.9%
Tasted: El Enemigo Dining Room, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Date: January 19, 2016

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