2016 Ironstone Reserve Cabernet Franc

At 14,5% alcohol, the 2010 Ironstone Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Franc scored 16+ points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. It is still very young; deep purple-red in color with a lavender edge. It had rose petal, red berry, and some herb notes in its aroma. A very nice food wine.

 

IMG_6298The wine was Estate Grown in the Sierra Foothills. There were only 120 cases produced so it’s very hard to find. Wines that cost near $30 should have great complexity and this one does. I wish the alcohol were a bit lower.  Cabernet Franc is a great food-wine red; more subtle than Cabernet Sauvignon.  In Vino Veritas.

 

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  1. Check out your narrative. you have 2010 instead of 2016

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