2021 Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon
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Solid stuff, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon has spicy red and black fruits, cedarwood, graphite, and leafy herb notes in its medium-bodied, pure, beautifully balanced profile. I love its overall mouthfeel, it has ripe, integrated tannins, and outstanding length. This satisfying, workhorse-styled beauty will drink nicely over the coming decade.
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Frank Family's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from several different vineyards, largely in the Rutherford area. A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, aged in one-third new French oak, it offers up mixed red and black cherries accented by oaky spice. It's medium to full-bodied, framed by soft, supple tannins, then firms up a bit on the finish. A solid entry-level effort, it lacks concentration but is a ripe, easygoing, steakhouse red at a realistic price. With nearly 50,000 cases produced, it should also be easy to find—and sometimes at a discounted price.