Januik Cabernet Franc Weinbau Vineyard

Blue and black fruit, plum, pepper and black olive. Herbal nose. Rich and full bodied, soft tannins and long finish

Big red fruit, soft tannins but not a lot of depth.

Opened after the Arnot Roberts 2014 Sonoma Coast Syrah. This was aromatic and balanced but did not come across as a Cab Franc. Quite heavy and full. Probably should have listened to others and decanted before pouring, or maybe better yet let it sit a few more years.

Great structure, but still young and needs a few more years to come together. Recommend a long decant if drinking before then. Revisited 3 days after opening and it was significantly improved.

Washington Wine Tasting; 6/29/2017-7/1/2017 (Woodinville, Seattle, Jet City) : Tasted at Novelty Hill/Januik tasting room in Woodinville's Hollywood District. Aromatic, full bodied (especially for a cab franc), spice, dark fruit. Give this a year or two -- drink 2018/19-2023.