2000 Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Vineyard: Franciscan Oakville Estate
Price: $33.99
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red - Fortified
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Number 72 on Wine Spectator's 2003 Top 100 Wines! This powerful Cabernet Sauvignon captures the essence of Napa Valley's Oakville Region. Loaded with rich, ripe black cherry and plum flavors that are nicely balanced with hints of sweet toasted oak. Small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Merlot are added to enhance the wines depth and complexity. Alcohol: 13.5%
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  • Wine.com
    Number 72 on Wine Spectator's 2003 Top 100 Wines! This powerful Cabernet Sauvignon captures the essence of Napa Valley's Oakville Region. Loaded with rich, ripe black cherry and plum flavors that are nicely balanced with hints of sweet toasted oak. Small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Merlot are added to enhance the wines depth and complexity. Alcohol: 13.5%
  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 88.7 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 93 notes)
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 05/31/03.
  • Wine & Spirits
    Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine.
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 78 (bad year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>