Maryhill 2011 Proprietor’s Reserve Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Washington
Variety: Cabernet Franc
Winery: Maryhill / Proprietor’s Reserve

Aged for 20 months in 40% new French oak, this remains a tough nut to crack. It’s encased in a hard tannic shell, with little ripe fruit, and is strongly flavored with barrel notes of tobacco and vanilla. Decant it or put it through an aerator.