Owen Roe 2006 Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Washington
Variety: Cabernet Franc
Winery: Owen Roe / Rosa Mystica

Soft and seductive, this coffee-laced Cab Franc perfectly captures the dark aromas and crisply defined fruit of the grape. There’s just a splash of DuBrul Merlot in the blend to add some buoyancy; but the Franc dominates. It’s a cool-climate style, firm and tart, with natural acids and a lovely coffee and smoke streak running through polished tannins. Brilliant winemaking.