The Cabernet Franc grape is similar in flavor to Cabernet Sauvignon but with less tannin and acidity. In France it is used primarily in Bordeaux to blend with Cabernet Sauvignon with one exception, Chateau Cheval Blanc which is made with some of the best Cabernet Franc grapes and Merlot. Also, in the village of Chinon in the Loire Valley some exceptional wines are made using Cabernet Franc with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is planted in limited quantities in California but there are some notable examples. There are also Cabernet Franc Ice Wines mostly from Canada. Wherever they are from you should buy Cabernet Franc wines at Ultimate Wine Shop.
Dark fruits on the nose lead into flavors of dried cherries, with a touch of chocolate wrapped around a well-structured core of dense tannins. The finish lingers with dark ripe fruit, balanced acidity and a smooth-coating mouthfeel.
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Composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the inky/purple-hued 2007 Right Bank exhibits a celestial bouquet of blue and black fruits interwoven with notions of camphor, spice, subtle smoke, and incense. Full-bodied, powerful, youthful, and ageworthy, it needs 4-5 years of bottle age, and should drink well for three ... more
This wine offers fresh, red fruit notes, including raspberries and cherries, with subtle touches of sweet spices, cinnamon and clove, from barrel aging like. On the palate, the wine is firm yet smooth, with tannins that add structure and volume in the mouth. The wine has ripe, sweet, spicy flavors, ... more
This offer is a PRE-SELL OFFER which means that the wine will arrive in the future. You must pay for the wine now. When it arrives in the first quarter of 2011 we will contact you to arrange shipping. If you add other non-PRE-SELL wines to this order they will ...more
The 2005 Doobie Red Collector Series commemorates over three decades of music from Legendary Rock ‘n’ Rollers, The Doobie Brothers and their long time manager and compatriot, Bruce Cohn. This lovely red wine is produced from a special blend of premium Bordeaux varietals with exceptional rich flavors of black cherry ... more
Intense color with hints of violet. Nose is dominated by fresh fruit aromas (redcurrant, raspberry) and fruit drops (banana). A balanced, open wine with good flavour, a nice fruity “bite” on the palate and good freshness on the finish. 2008 was the smallest harvest brought into the cellars since the ... more
For the 2006 Napa Valley Merlot, Winemaker Laurie Hook chose several Napa Valley vineyards to create a Merlot with layers of flavors, aromas and complexity. The majority of the grapes come from Beringer's Big Ranch Road Vineyard, which is found just north of the town of Napa and has consistently ... more
Exceptional depth, complexity and elegance. The final blend has aromas of Bing cherries, cocoa, cedar, allspice and mint. Generous cherry, blackberry and plum flavors are complemented by velvety tannins, resulting in a superbly long and elegant finish. more
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2005 was an almost perfect year—neither too hot nor too cool, no undue stress. In sum, happy healthy vines. The only issue was that perhaps some vineyards tended to over produce. This is where the benchlands are so important because, with their well-drained, gravelly soils, they naturally hold the vines ... more
The Cain Cuvée reflects our vision of what a classical red wine can be. Our intention is to create a Cabernet blend that sits lightly and refreshingly on the palate. At the same time, we are guided by the same criteria that drive all of our winemaking—complexity, balance, and finish. ... more
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