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Patrimony Estate Cabernet Franc 2021
(Adelaida District, Paso Robles, California) - [VM 96+] [WA 94-96]
Regular price $328.00 Sale price $249.97 Save $78.03
About the Winery:
A California first-growth Cabernet Sauvignon without peer, fulfilling the Adelaida District’s destiny as the benchmark for world-class Bordeaux varieties.
In the Santa Lucia Mountains west of Paso Robles is a gem cut from the rough of the coastal forest, ascending into the skyline with pyramidal grace. This is DAOU Mountain, in the Adelaida District.
Patrimony is rooted in the mountain's unmatched alchemy of soil, aspect and climate, and realized through meticulous vinification of our most noble vineyard rows. The phenolics produced here are known to be among the highest in the world, fostering an immensity of color, depth and structure that is only enhanced by the rigorous viticulture required to make Patrimony.
Winemaker Notes:
The 2021 PATRIMONY Cabernet Franc displays a luscious dark purple-red hue with fruit-driven aromas of boysenberry and black cherry pie, all interwoven with alluring accents of black pepper, charred meat, sage, tobacco and sweet oak. A full-bodied palate delivers flavors of muddled berries, mocha and Cajun spices across a canvas of fresh acidity, while well-rounded tannins bring staying power to a beautifully balanced finish. A wine that reveals the staggering potential of Cabernet Franc from the PATRIMONY Estate.
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 15.2%
Élevage: 30 months in 100% new French oak
Ratings & Reviews
96+ Points - Vinous Media:
"Dark as night and with a purple tinge, the 2021 Cabernet Franc Patrimony entrances the taster with a gorgeous bouquet that blends peppery herbs and florals with crushed blackberries, foreign spice and cedar shavings. This is pure class, elegant and cool-toned with perfectly ripe red and black fruits supported by vibrant acidity. Confectionary spices contrast with savory herbal tones toward the close. A peppery concentration is repeated through the finish, as this fades with edgy tannins and a dark chocolate resonance. The 2021 turns all pleasure dials to the max while maintaining exquisite balance. The 2021 is simply spellbinding. (Drink between 2025-2034)" - Eric Guido (Jul 2024)
94-96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"The 2021 Cabernet Franc is a barrel sample aging in 100% new French oak for 30 months. It's already very expressive, with pure scents of red and black currants, blueberries, green pepper, salami, tobacco and aniseed—it really leans into the cooler style of the vintage, without being lean or underripe. The palate offers particularly concentrated, detailed fruit. It has a balance of grainy tannins and juicy acidity that highlight its alluring herbal character and a long, nuanced finish." - Erin Brooks (Dec 2023)