The basics:
- Grape Variety - Cabernet Franc
- Country of Origin - United States
- Region of Origin - Monterey County, California
- Vintage Year - 2021
- Price - $5.99
CheapWineFinder Review:
"This rose tastes like watermelon (not sweet), a slap of white pepper, Anjou pear, and juicy peach. The mid-palate adds a salty sensation, a little vanilla cream, subtle but sharp spice, and guava."
Wine Folly Reference (86 - 87):
The grape is the parent grape of both the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon; possibly originating in the Basque Country of Spain. The grape is acidic with notes of strawberry, raspberry, bell pepper, crushed gravel, and chili pepper. The grapes can also have notes of tobacco leaf, cedar, and vanilla; especially if they're from California.
My Review:
The wine smelled fruity with specific notes of grapefruit, hibiscus, and a hint of honey. It had a sweet start on the palate when I started drinking it and notes of honey and raspberry came out really strongly. The grapefruit came through the taste with a hint of red apple and lemon - almost like a wine cooler, but not as sweet or artificial. There was still a fair amount of sweetness in the drink, balanced quite well with the acidity to produce a lighter, refreshing taste.
This wine was a great bang for my buck - it was easy to sip on its own and I'm sure would work really well with some lighter meals (fish, chicken, or something tomato-y) and had flavor without being overly intense, especially in sugar.
Yes, that's a Budda-esque head. I was in DC when I tried this wine and was staying in a really cool and eclectic place - think the Thrombey house from Knives Out (with its own wine cellar with multiple bottles of super well-known and expensive wine - picture not included unfortunately). And yes the bottle is empty. It never stood a chance. Hence why I thought it would be a good idea to take a picture in front of the Budda-esque head.
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