Hook and Ladder Los Amigos Ranch Chalk Hill, Estate 2021 Cabernet Franc, $18.70-$45.99, 90 points, poured an opaque garnet red with purple highlights, thin bleeding meniscus, and fat stained-legs.
Aromas of subtle cinnamon, black cherry, sun ripened blackberry, cedar and herbal notes were complex and pleasant.
It's been several years since I've had a straight domestic Cab/Franc, and this was a good choice: round mouthfeel, full-bodied, fair acidity, soft tannins, tasty flavors that mirrored the nose, a bit herbaceous, and textually similar to my last French Malbec but with far more interesting flavors.
Finished long, showed a smidgeon of pepper spice, a slight astringency, and a big but balanced 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Spaghetti and meatballs.
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