PALAZZO 2011 Cabernet Franc - Napa Valley
91
Points!! Robert Parker –
Wine Advocate
"The 2011 is poised, round, very sexy and seductive, with soft tannins, a
lush, medium-bodied mouthfeel, and an evolved, complex nose of coffee
beans, chocolate, strawberry jam and blackcurrants. Spicy and cedary,
this wine seems fully mature ... Drink
it over the next 4-5 years." RP
After the heartbreakingly tiny 2010 vintage - which sold out far sooner than anyone would have liked - we at Palazzo Wine are thrilled to announce the PALAZZO 2011 Cabernet Franc has awoken from its slumber in barrel and is ready to drink!
With the release of the 2011 vintage, we have a
little bit more wine to go around, but not much! We will officially release the wine on Feb 1, 2014, although it's available pre-release now to help ensure our friends, family, and other ongoing supporters can secure an allocation.
The new vintage of PALAZZO 2011 Cabernet Franc is yet another beautiful example of just how spectacular Cab Franc can be from our Valley! The nose is filled with delicate floral tones of crushed violets & cassis, red cherries, raspberries & black currants... with just a hint of cocoa powder laced throughout. On the palate the wine shows a complexity, structure & acidity rarely seen in Napa Valley Cab Franc. The wine dances with brightness & purity... revealing stunning sweet fruit of crushed cherries & red raspberries, with a touch of spiciness, earth & minerality. The mouth feel is rich & plush, with supple sweet tannins & a velvety texture...with an elegant and seductive finish!
