2021 Walla Walla Vintners Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley

OB93 The 2021 Walla Walla Vintners ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Franc has 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon blended in, as this comes from some of the top spots along the Columbia Valley. The palate is juicy and vibrant with bright underlying verve. Rich creme de violette and mocha flavors mingle with pencil lead and suggestions of baking spice dusted blackberry fruit flavors. Really good, this will cellar well for at least another decade. Drink 2023-2035-
VIN92 Crushed raspberries, rubbed sage, rosy florals and a whi! of white pepper emerge as the 2021 Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley blossoms in the glass. This soothes with its soft textures and polished red fruits, coming across elegant and quite refined. It leaves a coating of grippy tannin and a bump of residual acidity that adds a mouthwatering quality. This is so easy to like. It’s a blend of 85% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Estate Notes: This is what we love about Washington Cabernet Franc – it brings together beautiful fruit expression with remarkable structure in a way that keeps drawing you back for another sip. The critics agree, with Northwest Wine Report adding their voice to the chorus with 91 points. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the variety or just discovering its charms, this wine is ready to show you why Cabernet Franc deserves a special place in your cellar.