by Erica (177)
Applesauce? Really?
This wine smelled exactly like mushy homemade applesauce thinned down with canned pear juice. Yikes! Not what I was expecting at all, but not unpleasant either. The taste and mouthfeel is light and disappointing, especially given the monster finish! Like an actor who makes zero impression onstage and then hams it up for the curtain call.
by Stacy (118)
Good stuff... and?
The smell on this is definitely jammy and full of strawberry fruitiness. The taste is a far cry from the smell, which diminishes the initial fruity aroma by adding some more vegetal and spice components (I think I detected a little mint/spearmint in the mid-palate).
by Lloyd (121)
Subtle yet refreshing
This Cab Franc comes in soft and light, not what I was expecting at all. Apple and Cranberry carries the mid-palate profile. The finish is sneaky, comes on full after a few seconds after swallowing. This wine would pair well with white meats and tomato based sauces or reductions.
by lindi (133)
Wear This
The color of this wine is incredible - not so dark that you can't see through it, and just red enough to be juicy. I found the nose to be somewhat of a conundrum - it smells a bit of sour kraut at first but belies it's nature by coming through like pear juice, shortly after. In the palate the wine… (view more)