Lately it seems like we have been lucky enough to find wonderful wines that beautifully showcase some of the excellent vintages produced from California. We have already talked about the greatness of the 2007 vintage, for many varietals, but of course, it can’t be a great California vintage if it is not a great Cabernet vintage in Napa Valley. 2007 was no exception, with a long, even growing season leading to even ripening, fully developed fruit flavors at lower alcohol levels, with wonderful acidity. We are delighted to have been able to secure a small allocation of 2007 Napa Cabernet from Napa icon Frank Family Vineyards.
The 2007 Frank Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from low-yielding vineyards in several locations across the Napa Valley, resulting in a wine that is approachable early, and really gives a sense of the vintage. This wine is deep ruby in color, with a nose that perfectly highlights the fresh fruit flavors characteristics of this vintage. Black currant, black cherry and raspberry leap to the front, with just a hint of bay leaf adding complexity. The palate is dark and rich, with smoky vanilla and pepper accompanying the black fruit flavors. The mouth-feel is round and lush, but with good acidity and tannin to maintain focus through a finish that leaves a lingering impression of sweet dried cherries. This is classic Napa Cab, and will pair with all the usual suspects like grilled beef or venison. Drinking nicely now, and has the acid and tannin to last for many years to come. A perfect to wine to enjoy and follow as it ages!
Vintage: 2007
Wine Type: Red Wine
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Napa Valley
Harvest Date: September10th-October 30th 2007
Acid: 0.64 g/100ml TA
pH: 3.64pH
Aging: 24 months in a mixture of 35% new French Oak barrels, and 65% once and twice used French Oak barrels
Bottling Date: December 2009
Alcohol %: 14.5%
Gold Medal
Light pink in color with aromas of watermelon, cranberry, orange rind, and fresh spring flowers that leap from the glass. The palate offers more peach, strawberry, and melon, with an intriguing note of rose and hibiscus. It's crisp with just the perfect hint of red fruit, and delicate whisper of strawberry that gives goosebumps.
91 Points
Shimmering ruby-purple hue. The nose is a walk through a damp Sonoma forest—mossy bark and wild earth—brightened by high-toned notes of cranberry sauce and blood orange. On the palate, it's generously long in the mouth, with good concentration. It's a masterclass in tension: intense, cherry and red current fruit meets dark spice and fine, sandy tannins.
96 Point Vintage
Entices with aromas of Bing cherry, raspberry, and cedar spice. Indicative of the cool vintage, the wine carries a freshness throughout. The palate offers a harmonious balance between bright red fruit, spice, and nicely woven tannins.
Gold Medal
Generously packed with black cherry, cola, cassis, and plum that all intermingle together in a creamy, velvety texture with great layering, finishing with delightful notes of oak and spice. Persistent, well-defined structure, wonderfully balanced.
97 Points
Rich dark fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of baking spices, licorice, coffee, and chocolate that interlace seamlessly with complexity, creating a wine that is both structured and delightfully supple, achieving an ideal balance of tension and grace. Artfully composed of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon with 17% Cabernet Franc, resulting in harmonious depth and freshness.
