Columbia Crest 2005 Beverly Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Beverly Vineyard Reserve
Variety: Cabernet Franc Washington
Winery: Columbia Crest / Columbia Valley (WA)

A scintillating scent of rose petals opens up this pleasing wine, which continues with raspberry and cherry fruit, accented with light milk chocolate. It is not a heavy wine; in fact, if Franc can ever be called elegant, even feminine, this is how it should taste. The finish falls off rather quickly, but otherwise it is a fine effort.