Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2009

14 months in French oak tease out the Bordelaise side of this varietal wine with the rich and resplendent side of Cabernet Franc out-ripening the any herbal characteristics that sometimes ruin an otherwise fine bottle of California Cabernet Franc. This is by no means Cabernet Franc of the middle Loire; no, this is what Alexander Valley can do: woodsy spices, subtle layers of fruit, ample tannin, black currants, and forest floor. Ripe but firm, the finish lingers with spice box and staying power.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, August 2012

Food Pairings

Like Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc loves to be paired with red meats. But because the wine is less tannic, Cab Franc is often more versatile than its more regal cousin. A sausage pizza would work fine, for instance as would a dish like
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