Volatize This!
I’m happy to report that my weekend wine was quite delicious. A Cab Franc from California’s Santa Ynez region- that beloved and be-darlinged Central Coast- this one was rounder than a Loire Cab Franc and a bit less lean, but made in the Loire style it is delicate with hints of earth and fruit. Bright and vibrant, while it doesn’t express the lead pencil and green bell pepper notes that I love in a Loire, it does have plenty of minerality and lively fruit- a great food wine.
I am so drawn to Loire’s Cab Francs that I find it nearly impossible not to compare my Cab Francs, but the whole point of wine drinking is to appreciate the bottle you are imbibing. In other words, “Love the one you’re with”, right? I have to constantly remind myself of this when it comes to wine. My academic study of vino makes me a bit more analytical and a bit less zenful than I would like to be in that moment with my glass of wine.
Am I getting a little too aerie faerie here? Maybe. My point is that this is a Cab Franc from the Central Coast so that is what it should taste like. I think this bottle does a great job representing its turf. Under the careful command of Justin Willette of Tyler Winery and former RN 74 Somm Eric Railsback, this is not your typical California wine. Inspired by the Loire style of winemaking, these dudes know what they’re doing and stay out of the way enough to let the turf speak for itself, shepherding their juice toward goodness. And that label… divine.
Here’s What I Got:
Drink: Now thru 2017
Pair with: Lamb, Duck, Salmon. A great food wine, just don’t go too heavy with your menu.
Cin Cin and Enjoy!
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