The 2008 Cabernet Franc displays plum, cherry, and black currant fruit in a restrained, rather French style. It is medium-bodied and slightly understated, but very pleasant and well-balanced. Drink it over the next 5-7 years. Norman Kiken has been the long-time owner of this well-placed winery and estate on Diamond Mountain. I have had far greater wines from Reverie in the past, and this performance, although competent, certainly wasn’t one of their best. I also tasted both the 2007 and 2008 Petit Verdot, and really don’t think this varietal can stand on its own merit, even if it’s blended with some Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Both wines were mediocre at best.Tel. 800-REVERIE; fax (707) 942-6803

The 2007 Cabernet Franc has slightly more bay leaf, floral, blueberry and black currant notes in the aromatics, and the color is a little darker ruby/plum/purple. Soft, round, and essentially the same weight and elegance as the 2008, with slightly sweeter fruit, this wine should drink well for another 7-8 years. Norman Kiken has been the long-time owner of this well-placed winery and estate on Diamond Mountain. I have had far greater wines from Reverie in the past, and this performance, although competent, certainly wasn’t one of their best. I also tasted both the 2007 and 2008 Petit Verdot, and really don’t think this varietal can stand on its own merit, even if it’s blended with some Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Both wines were mediocre at best.Tel. 800-REVERIE; fax (707) 942-6803