An excellent and relatively value-priced Cab Franc. Intensely flavored, yet balanced and medium weight.Intensely vibrant dark ruby. Tight, dry earthy nose at first, but after substantial air gobs of ripe cherry and blackberry fruit emerge along with a sweet, high-toned smokiness and some chalky minerality. Medium-bodied, but with great fruit presence and texture. Loads of ripe but dry black cherry fruit and a hint of brambly earthiness. Fantastic balance. A-. Will age nicely for another 2-4 years. Imported by Weygandt-Metzler, this wine was around $16-18 I think, but I can't remember exactly where I got it.