If you have read my older posts, you will know that I love Cabernet Franc…..just not this particular one. It, is, alright. Nothing more, nothing less. I was really excited about this wine and had to open two bottles now to form my opinion, average. I can smell the alcohol (14.2%) and perhaps some dry blueberry. On the palate, rough tannins and very little fruit. Did I catch this wine in a dumb faze? I hope so- and am willing to cellar some for a while. Without further wafting, I am dispatching this wine with a 1 star provisional rating. Yup, a major pass at this point- but I will re-taste it in a year or so. Perhaps an 85 pointer???? But for the price, there’s far better out there.
Flora Springs Cabernet Franc 2009
04 Tuesday Sep 2012
Posted in Wine reviews

I enjoyed your honest wine review.
I call ’em how I see ’em. However, if you have read my posts you will notice that I give lots of kudos, and very few harsh criticisms. If it sucks, I try to retaste, and then pass judgement. It has taken me 4 days to retaste this wine, and still not impressed, especially for the price. Anyway, thanks for your comment. It’s easy to like everything, harder to critique.