2021 NV Cabernet Franc 1.5L

Dry cinnamon, subtle nutmeg, and cocoa waft up on the nose, followed by ripe strawberry seed. The wine has a rounded, plush, dark fruit flavor, textured by soft tannins and a long rich lingering finish. Pair with a rack of lamb or a roast to complement its rich finish and tannins. 

The “2021” release of Cabernet Franc is a non-vintage comprised of the 2018, 2019, and 2021 vintages and is a blend of 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was small-batch fermented, then aged in 33% new French oak barrels. 

For this special release of Cab Franc, we bottled 50 magnums, adding the value of improved ageability to this limited release. 

92 points, Wine Advocate

"The smallest of the winery's latest releases, at just 196 cases, it has some tomato-leaf and floral aromas, plus ground nutmeg-cinnamon and cherry notes on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied in the mouth, it's supple and easy to drink, like Paloma's other current releases, yet promises to have at least a decade of drinkability ahead of it."  

91 points, Wine Spectator

"A rich version, though demure in terms of energy, this offers a mix of mulled plum and red currant fruit that moves along slowly, picking up savory, sage, menthol and wet earth accents along the way."