Gallica Cabernet Franc Oakville Ranch Oakville Napa Valley 2019

“The 2019 Red Wine, mostly Cabernet Franc, is coming together beautifully following its bottling just prior to my first tasting, one year ago. It offers up copious blackberry jam, chocolate, espresso, mocha and licorice open first, followed by sweet floral notes that extend the sumptuous finish so effortlessly.”

“All from the Oakville Ranch Vineyard, the 2019 Cabernet Franc reveals a deep ruby/plum hue to go with a stunning nose of ripe red and black currants, leafy herbs, scorched earth, and background spicy oak. Showing a touch of iron and almost bloodiness with time in the glass, it's medium to full-bodied and has a layered, supple mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It needs a solid 4-5 years of bottle age, but I suspect it will evolve gracefully for two decades.”