Coniglio Wines Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley, USA

科尼略品麗珠干紅葡萄酒

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A decent wine, but pretty linear and with lots of divots. More proof that Cab Franc on its own is very difficult to make whole and complex. The wine is drily tannic, with cherry and oak flavors and cherryskin tannins. Drink now. ——S.H.(6/1/2010)—— 86

Not as good as the ’02, this ’03 is dry and elegant, with polished cherry and oak flavors and rich tannins. Finishes just a bit thin, with a minty note.——S.H.(9/1/2007)—— 86

The grapes are from north of St. Helena, on the valley floor. They were fully ripened in this hot vintage, and have fleshy, forward flavors of red and black cherries, coffee, orange zest and cocoa. This is an interesting wine, lighter in body than Cabernet Sauvignon, but with depth, complexity and quite a bit of elegance. ——S.H.(6/1/2006)—— 91