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Nov 6
Relic Wine Cellars "The Prior" Cabernet Franc 2019
USA, Napa Valley
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
>$50
Description
Our 2019 is dark, powerful and layered. The color is deepest red with a dark core. Aromatics of dark plum, black cherry, briary blackberries, coffee, Madagascar chocolate, a hint of bay and floral notes fill the glass. The palate is dense and saturating with layers of deep fruit, framed by bountiful, but never harsh tannins. The finish promises a beautifully long life!
Awards
92 pts The Wine Advocate Points
94 pts Jeb Dunnuck
94 pts James Suckling
92 pts Wine Spectator Points
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Frediani (Calistoga), Kenefick Ranch (Calistoga), Shifflett Vineyard (Oak Knoll)
Aromas
Aroma intensity: moderate
Fruit: moderate
Floral: moderate
Spice: moderate
Wood: moderate
Taste
Body: full
Tannins: moderate
