Shady Lane Cabernet Franc

Shady Lane

Other · Cabernet Franc
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
89 /100
Reviews
4
professional

Vintages

1
2017 Other 89/100
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
NV

Community Reviews

4
4
Reviews
88.8
Avg Score
90
Highest
Taster #3851 · Aug 11, 2025
90/100
purple color full body blackberry plum oak chocolate spice dry soft some tannins
2017 vintage
Taster #8920 · Dec 15, 2021
90/100
This wine reminded me that I usually prefer left bank red Bordeaux to California Cabs. The former wines seem to have more finesse. I have had a Star Lane Cab that I liked much better, but I think the 2017 might well improve. I gave the wine 90+ points for now. The 14.5% alcohol and the great predominance of Cabernet Sauvignon (85 percent) prevented me today from giving it more than 91+ points, though it seemed to have improved a …
2017 vintage
Taster #6557 · Apr 5, 2021
85/100
Was ok when opened, was much better the next day
2017 vintage
Taster #5171 · Feb 13, 2021
90/100
Muy joven aún, sin embargo muestra señales de madurar en un muy buen vino. De precioso color rubí en nariz la fruta negra, ciruela sobre todo, predomina. Algunas notas compotadas le acompañan, pero la madera aún no está integrada del todo. En boca una buena acidez permite apreciar otros matices, como grosella, cereza y mermelada de frambuesa. Ligeramente inclinado hacia el perfil dulce, pero con unos taninos vivos y joviales lo mantienen interesante. Guardar 2 o 3 años más. Notas …
2017 vintage