Cabernet Franc Reviews

Jon Fine, New Wine Review, March 4, 2025

Lots to like

2021 Cabernet Franc

Smoky, earthy, and structured. Herby nose, and notes of thyme. Lots to like here, but this will not be ready for years. This was bottled when I visited, but as of this writing it hasn’t yet been commercially released. 


https://www.newwinereview.com/what-to-drink/napa-cabernet-tasting-notes/

AdVinetures, Chris & Alison Wallace, December 11, 2024

Sensational, luxurious texture

2021 Cabernet Franc

This was our first experience with a Smith-Madrone Cabernet Franc and one of only a few experiences with this grape from the Napa Valley. Many think Napa is too hot for a “Right Bank” grape but Spring Mountain is very different from the Valley floor. Beautiful deep red colour. This is a sensational red wine! Black cherry and plum get support from lots of forest floor notes. There are hints of stems, but not in any green or astringent way. After some air the nose turns more floral and becomes very pretty. The texture is luxurious, and shows both power and restraint. So complex that we pick up something new each time we return to the glass for another sip. Spectacular!


https://advinetures.ca/smith-madrone-vineyards-rooted-in-resilience/
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