Country: US / Alegria Vineyard
Variety: Cabernet Franc California
Winery: Bailiwick / Russian River Valley
This wine starts out brawny and tannic before finding itself in a more vibrant light of cherry, cinnamon and dried herb. Aromatically, it’s a field of violets on a spring day, backed by a complex structure that makes for a food-friendly companion that’s fresh from start to finish.