Relic, The Prior Cabernet Franc, Calistoga
Relic · California › Calistoga › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
93
/100
Reviews
5
professional
Vintages
No vintages
NV
Community Reviews
66
Reviews
93.4
Avg Score
94
Highest
Taster #8293
· Jul 7, 2025
One of my favorite cab francs. Would 100% buy again
2018 vintage
Taster #7771
· Mar 30, 2025
94/100
One hour double decant. Very very deep ruby magenta color. Plum, black cherry cobbler, cinnamon oatmeal, primrose, and chocolate. Smooth, dry palate. Firm, yet satiny, tannins on the longish finish. This was nice. It kept improving over two hours of drinking.
2018 vintage
Taster #2945
· Jun 20, 2024
94/100
This is wonderful, more complex than most pure cab francs. Lovely fruit, fine tannins, super long, drinking so good right now. Wish I had a case downstairs.
2018 vintage
Taster #2906
· Feb 19, 2023
94/100
Really enjoyed this Franc. Pretty magenta hue, hints of some sweet earth, baking spices and a mix of red and blue fruits. Dense and potent on the palate, adding some floral notes, chocolate and dried herbs. Good acidity and taut tannins with a nice finish. Cheers
2018 vintage
Taster #1998
· Mar 31, 2022
92/100
Based on my experience tasting the 2012, this just needs time, seems to have the stuffing but wasn't completely approachable at the moment.
2018 vintage
Taster #7771
· Jan 11, 2022
93/100
PNP. Deep dark purple magenta color. Earthy baking spice, blackberry, and mulberry on the nose. Smooth, tongue drying palate, with vibrant acidity. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish. This is excellent, but needs a year or two to develop.
2018 vintage