Happy Sunday! It was another hot one here today, with temperatures in the 90s and high humidity, so I did just a little bit of yard work, then mowed, and then went for a bike ride, so now I need some air conditioning and a nice glass of wine! Tonight, I've opened a bottle from a recent wine club shipment from Seven Hills Winery, the 2023 Walla Walla Cabernet Franc is a 100% Cabernet Franc sourced from the McClellan Estate and Summit View Vineyards in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. So, here goes nothing!
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The wine is a little lighter in body, with great clarity and a lovely ruby color in the glass. A gentle swirl reveals aromas of black currant, raspberry and tart cherry with hints of prune and white floral notes. The first sip is fruity adventure, with a rush of ripe, jammy berry fruit that completely covers your palate with a rich velvety mouthfeel, and before you realize what's happening, you are introduced to some earthy tar and tobacco, before being slapped back with a spicy dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's one of the most fun and inviting examples of this often overlooked varietal. This wine would pair well with a wide range of dished, from broiled trout to steak au poivre, barbecued ribs to street tacos. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a grilled porterhouse topped with garlic scapes, with roasted baby beets and steamed sugar snap peas. Cheers!
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