2013 Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon Patriarch
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The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Patriarch (I believe this is the first time I’ve tasted this wine) is an homage to the founder of Frank Family Vineyards who is 99 years of age, and had quite a life as indicated by the back label. I highly recommend reading the label should you buy a bottle. The wine itself is beautiful, with a dense ruby/purple color, loads of crème de cassis, blackberry fruit, a gentle touch of toasty oak, and a full-bodied mouthfeel, but with freshness, purity and overall elegance and delicacy. This is a beauty and should continue to evolve for another 20-25 years.
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The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Patriarch emerges from a parcel within Rich Frank's Winston Hill vineyard. Inky, ripe and concentrated, the 2013 exudes richness, an approach that works quite well in this vintage. Even with all of its intensity, the Patriarch also has enormous tannins, so readers will have to be patient.