The wine is a deep indigo at the center with some garnet along the edges. The nose is an intriguing combination of sweet fruit and floral notes, with initial aromas of strawberry and cherry that eases into some notes of hibiscus. The taste is a rush of fruit at the outset, cherry, blackberry, currant and pomegranate, that are almost jammy before transitioning to some lovely earthy notes of tar, smoke and basalt. The wine has a remarkably old world characteristic to is, as my first sip hearkened memories of Tuscany. The tannins are subdued, but well balanced on the long, smooth dry finish.
As a preview, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's one of the more interesting examples of Cabernet Franc to come from the Walla Walla Valley. This wine would pair well with a variety of earthy dishes, from lamb and venison to mushroom risotto and roasted butternut squash. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a simple teriyaki glazed chicken breast with grilled bella mushrooms, pasta and fresh green beans almondine. Cheers!
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