Happy Fathers Day to all those fathers out there! I have to admit today was a half relaxing and half working day, as I endeavored to rid my yard of poison ivy today (an annual event if you can believe it) followed by mowing and now a bit of relaxation with a nice bottle of wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle of 2019 Seven Hills Walla Walla Cabernet Franc a 100% Cabernet Franc from the Summit View Vineyard of Walla Walla (a personal favorite vineyard for Cabernet Sauvignon!). So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, with great clarity. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of fresh oak, black currant, raspberry and hints of dried herbs. Take a sip and you're greeted with a flood of semi-ripened black cherry, vanilla bean, dried herbs and a bit of white peppercorn before transitioning to some earthy notes of graphite and basalt midpalate. The tannins are smooth and well integrated providing for a warm but very dry finish that lingers for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a wonderfully drinking Cabernet Franc that will no doubt advance with a bit of time in the cellar. This wine would pair well with a variety of more challenging dishes, from barbecue to pork tenderloin, lamb to Thai curry. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with some barbecued baby back ribs along with some grilled corn on the cob, jalapeno bacon beans and fresh baked biscuits with butter and honey. Cheers!
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