2021 Seven Directions Fruitvale Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Franc Rosé lamb sirloin and toasted oak - highlight

and toasted oak - highlight the wine's world-class nature

In the bottle

But this winery grows it and is clearly capable of making marvellous wine with it

a hint of blueberry and savoury notes past the mid palate

2021 Seven Directions Fruitvale Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Franc Rosé lamb sirloin and toasted oak - highlightThe Fruitvale Ridge Cab Franc is more savoury, voluptuous, and rounder than its Pinot Noir counterpart, while also offering the same kind of creamy texture and vintage tepicity. The nose opens up with a bouquet of fresh herbs dominated by sage and thyme with aromas of ripe strawberry, melon, and roses. The palate delivers golden Rainier cherries, baked apple, and cream soda while the herbaceous notes on the nose happily return after the mid palate,