Broc Cellars Cabernet Franc Whole Cluster Santa Barbara County

As I recall, this was never an especially dense wine (which was fine with me), but at age 10, it's fading. The initially pallid color darkens in the glass with air, and there are some pleasant loamy, forest-floor notes and the occasional hit of bright red fruit, but this is mostly uninteresting if inoffensive.

Beautiful, clean, bright. Much brighter and lighter than an Olga Raffault drunk alongside, though not nearly as deep and complex. Still a lovely, delicately handled cab franc.

Six nations tasting (49 King Street Wharf) : pencil shavings, red currant spice�juicy but a little bit sour on the palate with floury tannins. Hmm

P&p. Aromas of underripe cranberryish and citrusy fruit, mossy earth, light VA which works well, light radishy/peppery spice; nice pungency/wildness. With a little air floral scents join in. Similar on the palate, very light bodied, tart, fresh, highly drinkable. Knowing that it's Cab Franc some varietal character is clear enough, but nonetheless if blind I might be as likely to guess Pinot Noir or Gamay; might work as a ringer in a Spatburgunder or Passetoutgrains tasting! In any case, characterful …

"Le vin est le miroir de l'homme." -- Alc�e If that's true, then I'm looking pretty good these days. I'd give myself an 8 out of 10. I've got really nice transparency, I'm lots of fun yet still complex, and I practically scream varietal correctness. But don't call that a tasting score.

Very food friendly wine. Extreamly light color that unexpectedly packs a fairly hefty palate. Sweet cherry, raspberry, white pepper, and a green backing. Ready to drink right after popping as it didn't improve with time or overnight.

Very nice Franc

This is still a baby and needs some time to breathe before it starts opening up. Light color telling of the low extraction. Cherry, green peppercorn, earth, and some floral aromatics. It was a pleasant take on Cab Franc from California done in more of a Loire style.

Great black olive and cherry funk on the palate. A tasty and unique CA style that competes with well-made Loire Cab Franc.