Cabernet Franc Struts its Stuff

Cosentino Winery 1997 Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley
Don’t let this wine pass you by. This is the last vintage of Cab Franc that Cosentino will ever make and I bought all that remained in the Austin area. This is a huge, ripe, dried fruit, hit you over the head kind of wine. It leaves you craving the next sip.
Bottle 38.00 Glass 9.50

Marc Brédif 2000 Chinon, France
Chinon is a small appellation in the Loire valley which produces gorgeous, light, fruity, old-world rustic Cabernet Francs.
Bottle 27.00 Glass 6.75

Di Stefano 2000 “Sogno” Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, Washington
An infinitesimally small production wine (288 total cases -you will be one of the lucky few people in the world to drink this) from a small family winery in Washington State. The flavors are big and bold; the tannins are ripe.
Bottle 39.00 Glass 9.75

Colvin 2001 Chelle den Pleasant Vineyard Cabernet Franc,
Columbia Valley, Washington
Sassy and Sassafrassy, this wine will enchant and charm you with its complexity. Deep, ripe, and rich flavors.
Bottle 42.00 Glass 10.50

Chateau Gratien 1999 Saumur Champigny, France
Old world style and terrior make this wine totally distinct from its California and Washington cousins. This French Cab Franc is rustic and unpolished. More about earth than fruit. I adore it.
Bottle 29.00 Glass 7.25

Ballentine 1999 Pocai Vineyard Estate Grown
Cabernet Franc, Napa
God this is gorgeous! This was the staff favorite at our recent Cabernet Franc tasting. Bursting fruit flavors on the forward palate then mellowing to a refined finish.
Bottle 38.00 Glass 9.50

Hahn 2001 Cabernet Franc, Santa Lucia Highlands, California
Generous blue fruit with a moist tobacco finish. It’s the bargain of the feature.
Bottle 20.00 Glass 5.00