Larkin Wines Cabernet Franc 2003
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A brilliant Cabernet Franc, the 2003 possesses that varietal’s tell-tale spicy, floral, blue and red fruit notes in the nose. The wine is medium to full-bodied, but much lighter than the intense flavor suggests. This is a beautiful varietal when someone gets it as right as proprietor Sean Larkin.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.