2019 Relic Cabernet Franc The Prior
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Sourced from the Frediani Vineyard up near Calistoga, Relic's 2019 Cabernet Franc The Prior boasts gentle, herbal hints of sage, marjoram and tobacco against a backdrop of black cherries. It's full-bodied, rich and velvety, with plenty of weight and density, yet there's a feeling of freshness and a dusting of fine-grained tannins on the lingering finish. A blend of 77% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, it spent 20 months in 100% new French barrels yet remarkably doesn't seem oaky at all.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2019 Cabernet Franc The Prior is medium to full-bodied and relatively fruit-forward, with a complex bouquet of jammy blueberries, crushed flowers, thyme, and sappy herb nuances. A blend of 77% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, drink this ripe, round, seamless red over the coming 10-12 years.