Fielding Hills Cabernet Franc 05 |
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Real standout even in Fielding's finest vintage yet. Completely ripe, black black color, showing myriad fruit flavors and hints of mineral and garrigue-like dried herbs in nose and on palate. Characteristic Cabernet Franc hints of pencil lead. Scents- slate, pencil lead, restrained red and black fruit, lots of mineral notes Flavors- totally ripe sweet black fruit highlighted by white pepper and tremendously appealing desert herbs/garrigue. Plum, black cherry, black raspberry, sage, marjoram, field dust, white pepper, and licorice. Finish- balanced against the lush richness of ripe fruit is a perfect acidity, smooth yet enhancing the complexity by providing contrast and refreshing the palate. From the winery: ""Lovely cherry and sandalwood notes framed in with modest toasty chocolate. The fine tannins guide the finish. This is a friendly wine with wonderful finesse." 81% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Syrah & 6% Merlot 2004 vintage 91 points, Wine Enthusiast |
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2004 Vintage 91 points, Wine Enthusiast -- Lush, dense, crowdpleasing and rare. Made with Estate fruit from Fielding's Riverbend Vineyard. The wine is 76% Cabernet Franc, 8% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 8% Merlot. It was aged in 76% new oak barrels for 19 months. The barrels were a mix of American and French oak. Only 28 cases were made. |
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