Merryvale, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley
Merryvale · California › Napa Valley › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
91
/100
Reviews
8
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Vintages
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Community Reviews
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92
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Taster #9443
· Aug 24, 2022
91/100
I was looking for a wine to open while grilling, and I found this bottle in our wine cellar. Very soft tannins and low acidity allowing layers of graphite, black cherries, toast, ripe figs and blackberries. A very enjoyable wine with a long finish. A pleasant surprise from a remote corner in our cellar.
2009 vintage
Taster #3653
· Jul 17, 2022
91/100
Enjoyed with Grilled Lamb chops and wild rice pilaf. Great structure with just enough fruit remaining. Happy to have one more left and will likely hold for a couple more years.
2009 vintage
Taster #7869
· Sep 7, 2018
92/100
Inky with nice acidity and smooth tannins. The blackberry & plumb came through as did spices. Recommend pairing with something more substantial than the pasta I had with it.
2009 vintage
Taster #8073
· Mar 11, 2018
92/100
Really drinking well at this stage. Medium to full body, strawberry, red raspberry, and red floral components. Smooth and silky finish with balanced acidity.
2009 vintage
Taster #9986
· Nov 20, 2015
90/100
full bodied, with plum notes to balance the high cherry tones
2009 vintage
Taster #9516
· Apr 8, 2013
90/100
Had this during Cab Franc blind tasting. Very deep color with cherry, fig and vanilla dominating. Great finish with toasted oak and low tannins. Wine did lack the earthiness expected in a Cab Franc.
2009 vintage
Taster #6470
· Aug 10, 2012
90/100
Not a bad wine, but doesn't come close to justifying its $90 price tag. Decanted for 3 hours. It was very smooth for 2009, but I've had Better wines in the $20-$30 range.
2009 vintage
Taster #1863
· Aug 4, 2012
Tasted at winery. This was light bodied but very open with great layer of raspberry and tobacco.
2009 vintage
Taster #9516
· Jun 10, 2012
91/100
Opened and tasted last night, but did not take notes. I had a bottle of Hopkins Cab Franc open when this came in our wine club shipment and opened to compare. This was so smooth and earthy with a good amount of new oak. The wine explodes with berries, smokiness, tobacco and a touch of coffee. This is a heavy wine and if you are a Cab Franc fan, this can't be missed. The price is a high at $90 …
2009 vintage