2017 Dakota Shy Cabernet Franc Oakville Ranch Vineyard

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Tasting notes
Score 95/100 · Drink 2022-2037, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2020

A new wine in this range, the 2017 Cabernet Franc Oakville Ranch Vineyard is positively stellar. Bright acids and vibrant fruit flavors all give the 2017 a decidedly elegant, polished feel that wines from this site don't always have. This is such a gorgeous wine, and also remarkably fresh for the year.

Critic scores

Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

95
93-96/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

95
95/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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89 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 89/100 · Drink 2019-2030, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Oct 2019

The 2017 Cabernet Franc Oakville Ranch Vineyard is deep purple-black in color and opens with faint herbal and medicinal notes over a core of baked plums, blackberry preserves and espresso plus wafts of kirsch and unsmoked cigars. The palate is medium-bodied, with a rustic frame of tart acid and chewy tannins supporting the savory fruit layers, finishing with an herbal lift on the finish.

93 - 96 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93-96/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2018

The 2017 Cabernet Franc Oakville Ranch Vineyard is once again a stand out. Vibrant and pulsing with energy, the 2017 captures the interplay of richness and energy that the best wines from this site are capable of. In this tasting, the 2017 impresses with its remarkable balance and sense of poise. There is a lot to look forward to.

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Dakota Shy
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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