2022 Sinegal Estate Cabernet Franc

The 2022 Cabernet Franc Napa Valley is a step up, and it's a toss-up between this and the reserve in 2022. A blend of 95% old vine Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot and Merlot, it reveals a semi-opaque ruby/purple hue (very few 2022s are truly opaque) as well as a brilliant nose of sweet red and blue fruits, loamy earth, leather, bouquet garni, and flowers. Medium to full-bodied, upfront, broad, expansive, and seamlessly put together, it has ripe, velvety tannins, a solid mid-palate, beautifully integrated oak, and a great finish. It has classic varietal elegance and finesse while still bringing plenty of sexy, ripe opulence and texture. It’s drinking nicely right out of the gate, yet I see no reason this shouldn't evolve for another 15-20 years.