Reviews & Ratings

2007 Merriam Vineyards Cabernet Franc "Jones Vineyard"

Winery: Merriam Vineyards

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Jones Vineyard"

Wine Category: Cabernet Franc

Grape blend: 95% Cabernet Franc & 5% Petite Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Dry Creek Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $45

Cases produced: 150

KWG Score: 88.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: February 3, 2011

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet Franc opens with a very pleasant black cherry bouquet with a hint of black pepper. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, silky, and elegant. The flavor profile is a tasty black cherry with hints of black pepper. The finish is dry and its building tannins are sticky and linger for a while. This very tasty and food friendly Cab Franc would pair well with a well marbled ribeye steak at Grill 23. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This fifth bottling from Jones Vineyard appears bright garnet in color opening to a terrific scent of spicy-plum, pomegranate, loganberry, blueberry, and light spice akin to fresh ground white pepper. Served with chocolate dessert, this is a real crowd pleaser.

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