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Lot 578 | 2015 Napa Valley
Cabernet Franc
Only the third Napa Cab Franc we've ever offered - bold, powerful, and delicious.
$25.00
(11 Reviews)
Wine Details
The nose is spacious and complex, with graphite, red fruits, and white flowers in the upper register with loamy earth, black currant, and black olive rounding out the aromas. On entry, this wine is supple and smooth as a baby's behind, and sappy with waves of well-integrated fruit and tannin that have nicely evolved on the palate. Will age nicely over the next 5-10 years but very approachable and quite delicious now.
- Vintage
- 2015
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Grape
- Cabernet Franc 97%, Petit Verdot 2%, Merlot 1%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 15%
- Cases Produced
- 150
- Drink/hold
- Now through 2028
- Release Email
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Cam Confidential
Lot 578 is first run Cabernet Franc with a dash of Petit Verdot and Merlot. 50% new French oak is deftly prescribed here, in what is a relatively dark wine on the more powerful end of the Cab Franc spectrum. It's only the third Cabernet Franc we’ve ever released from Napa Valley in over a decade in business, and certainly the best Cab Franc we’ve ever offered. Sourced from a southern Napa winery (just in the eastern hills between the Silverado Trail and the base of Atlas Peak appellation) that changed hands last year, this is killer wine from killer dirt – all wines we acquired from this producer command prices of $100-$160.
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Robert
Verified Purchase
10/19/2018
Great!!
We have tasted Cab Franc from various regions and this was far and away the best (regardless of price) we have ever enjoyed. Sorry to see the sold out sign on this one!
Wino60
Verified Purchase
4/23/2018
Wish I had gotten more!
Nice medium body with a strong mid pallet. Florals, berries, and forest floor.
Too bad this one is gone!
tom
4/20/2018
Too Bad...
...it's gone. Great wine at a super price. We loved it.
JBW
Verified Purchase
3/27/2018
Marvelous
We have tried several Cabernet Francs and this was the best we have ever had. I am so sad to see that it is sold out. I will not let this happen again. Next time I am offered a Cabernet Franc again, I will order a case. Simply delicious.
Ko
Verified Purchase
3/23/2018
Amazing
This wine is ready to drink and simply amazing.
The perfume and flavors leap out in every sip.
Wines like these make CH great value for folks who want to drink great wines and still save a bundle.
Slow learner
Verified Purchase
2/27/2018
Outstanding
Ironically I had a cab franc the previous week in Boca Raton at 3x the price. When I got your offering I couldn’t resist. My only regret was buying a single case. After all these years you think I would know better.
Slow Learner
Doug D
DougO
Verified Purchase
2/26/2018
Outstanding!
As a Cab Franc freak, I tend to buy it whenever I find it. Not so many years ago, it was much more a rarity for winemakers to have the cajones to run it straight but, I'm happy that is changing!
This one is a fantastic pour for the dollar; having much experience with stand alone Cab Francs, I decanted and let rest for a couple hours before lifting a glass. Even then, a bit tight on the approach but, by the end of glass #3, it opened up much more. Still, will benefit from another few years in bottle.
Mike B
Verified Purchase
2/24/2018
New Favorite Cab Franc!
I don't usually purchase many Cab Francs unless I see value, and Lot 578 delivered! I only bought a few bottles but am already regretting the decision to not grab a full case. Fairly new to CH, and can't wait for more offerings like this!
Dirt
Verified Purchase
2/22/2018
Needs Time
Tried a bottle of the 578 a few weeks after receiving it. The tannins were quite overpowering. This definitely needs to rest in the cellar for a number of years to be appreciated. It's tough to wait that long but hopefully it's worth it.
Angie's Choice
Verified Purchase
2/18/2018
Outstanding
I only purchased a case. This wine was outstanding! I'm so sad it's all gone.
This wine reminded me of a fabulous man I dated in college. He was gentle, he was smart and I could not get enough of him....just like this wine.