Ironstone 2006 Cabernet Franc USA

Perhaps the "worst" of the Ironstone lot I've tried, which is to say not too awful. A wine slightly better suited for a light dinner perhaps than sipping. For the price, it's hard to beat the taste.

It's a clear, bright, medium pale ruby colored wine. There are berry notes to be sure for your nose (strawberry, perhaps), and a bit less so for your palate. There is a light structure to the wine as well. It's not a particularly dry wine, but there's enough of a light dryness to let the wine linger in your mouth, if just a bit. There is an OK balance and medium finish (thanks to that dryness.) A wine just slightly better suited for dinner than sipping....

NOTE: although I used aeration with some glasses of this wine, it really seemed better the 2nd day, w/o aeration. And serve somewhat chilly.

Wine Reviewed:

Ironstone Dabernet Franc, 2006

Our Rating: 90
Grade: B+
Price: $10

Winery: Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, CA
Region: Lodi, CA
Country: USA
Website: ironstonevineyards.com

Bottle: 750 ml.
Closure: Synthetic Cork

Varietal(s): Cabernet Franc

Bottle Blurb:
For four generations, sustainable viticulture and farming has been our way of life. Our family invites you to share a glass of this luscious, berry-filled Cabernet Franc with your friends and family. Come, explore Ironstone's winery in the historic Gold Rush town of Murphys, CA.