St. Francis Cabernet Franc McCoy Vineyard

St. Francis

Other · Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon
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2006 Other 90/100
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Taster #7714 · May 6, 2019
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2006 vintage
Taster #9370 · Oct 5, 2016
92/100
10 year old cab franc from Sonoma. This wine has aged extremely well. I have read the comment "classic". This is the exact word I would use to describe this wine. Great balance; fruit, tannin, acid. I love the graphite note that seems to only come from a high end cab/cab franc. Much better than its' tariff.
2006 vintage
Taster #6446 · Apr 4, 2015
92/100
This was a perfect, classic cabernet. Ready to drink. Still good structure; could have lasted another couple years. Rich, balanced fruit with oak. Nose of earth and tobacco. Wish we had more!
2006 vintage
Taster #3933 · Feb 5, 2015
90/100
Tannins softening but still quite prominent - this needs more time or lots of air. Black fruit with only hints of bell pepper. Juicy, delicious, long.
2006 vintage
Taster #8037 · Dec 1, 2014
92/100
Loved this last bottle. Classic, complex.
2006 vintage
Taster #6570 · Jan 4, 2014
Decent tannin structure and somewhat enjoyable but not that interesting to me. I prefer more vegetal characteristics in my Cab Franc. I took this to a party and that's probably what I will do with the second bottle as well as I think that's the right environment for it.
2006 vintage
Taster #7344 · Dec 17, 2012
90/100
Bought 4 bottles some time ago and have been waiting for a little more time in the bottle based on other comments. It is still a bit hot but not annoying. Medium purple with dark fruits and soft tannins. Like the dryness of this wine. Glad I have 3 more bottles to give a little more time.
2006 vintage
Taster #2012 · Oct 11, 2012
90/100
Very tasty. Good fruit. Still quite tannic. I found this to be very enjoyable, the one detraction being that the alcohol was a bit high.
2006 vintage
Taster #9370 · Jul 15, 2012
91/100
Coming back to write about this wine after a few days. Very fruit driven and enjoyable the first day. Lost its' way the second. But redeemed itself the third day with a complexity of flavors and spices that had not been evident the first two days. Good balance as well. I think this wine deserves a point higher based on the last day.
2006 vintage
Taster #0163 · Jul 15, 2012
93/100
Same as the previous bottle. Terrific wine with a rare t-bone stake. My last bottle, but I will seek more.
2006 vintage
Taster #0163 · Dec 23, 2011
93/100
Outstanding. Great deep ruby color. Dark fruit, plum, black current. Long finish. Did I mention it is excellent?
2006 vintage
Taster #0163 · Dec 7, 2011
89/100
Decanted for an hour. Gorgeous dark red color in the decanter. Aroma of red currant, blueberry jam, plums. Good acidity and fruit, solid but not overpowering tannins. Good finish. A bit hot but it is 15.5% ABV so that was expected. Very good wine.
2006 vintage
Taster #3933 · Jul 24, 2011
88/100
Still quite tannic - needs a few more years in the bottle. Very nice fruit, with prominent blackcurrant and black berries.
2006 vintage
Taster #3278 · Jul 1, 2011
88/100
Very nice bottle. Good fruit and nice finish. Just a little too hot for me right now. With some time that should blow off.
2006 vintage
Taster #7380 · Jun 10, 2011
86/100
Deep red color. Slow-O for 90 minutes. Dark fruits and damp earth on the nose. All cherries and cranberries in the mouth. Tannins are quite strong, and the finish is short. Agree that there's none of the green notes common with CF. Also none of the smokiness I love so much. May mellow with time but I don't think it has the components to improve.
2006 vintage
Taster #8037 · Jun 2, 2011
89/100
Nice wine.This needs air. It is a bit simple and reserved upon open and shows too much alcohol. That said, I like St. Francis b/c the wines are dry and even with the ripe fruit, there is balance here in the dry personality and more acidity than you would expect given the ABV. Upon open 88, after air 90. Probably not a ton of upside. Not hugely complex, but enjoyable. Even better with more air. Chalky tannins and better balance. …
2006 vintage
Taster #8697 · May 4, 2011
90/100
Excellent wine. We thouroughly enjoyed this one. Bottle didn't live for a second day. Decanted for about an hour but even on initial opening, it was good. Very good jam, cherry notes. A dry finish, but not unpleasantly so. A relatively light wine. Excellent wine for the price I paid.
2006 vintage
Taster #3291 · Apr 6, 2011
89/100
Excellent franc. No green hints that sometimes accompany franc. Strong tannins. Great for the price.
2006 vintage
Taster #6537 · Apr 4, 2011
It tasted young, but it had full body, and a good fruit taste. This is a nice dinner cab, but could become much more.
2006 vintage
Taster #7157 · Apr 2, 2011
90/100
Big wine that should decanted. One of the favorites at a blind wine tasting
2006 vintage
Taster #7265 · Mar 30, 2011
86/100
Dark, brooding. muted nose of blue fruits....Open 2 hours and not showing much. mild plum, soft strawberries, pencil led....soft tannins, mild tar. Needs more time to do something...or to be blended!
2006 vintage