Opened (I know, way too early), but in tribute to Jim Pride. Absolutely fantastic. Could have spent all day just sniffing the glass! Taste of chocolate was amazing and the finish was 45 sec. The best Cab Franc I've ever had - 94 pts

I had this from magnum a couple of weeks ago and just fell in love with it. Superb CF. 94+ in my book.

Tex, did you ever get hooked up with more?

I keep thinking I will make it up there for more but things always seem to come up.

Not yet. Still working on it though.

i'd love to try this someday if someone can spare a bottle. i didn't get my mailer in, in time.

Next time we get together remind me to bring it. I'd be more than happy to do so.

sounds good. you bring a 02 pride cab franc and i'll bring a 01 mas doix, what do you think?

Works.

Like either one of us will stop with just two bottles.

I had a bottle of this over the weekend - I thought it was nice, but it didn't really blow me away. I've got more, so I'll see where it goes in a few more months.

Poured into a decanter and then poured some into my glass. Drunk from a Riedel Somm Bordeaux. Had a porterhouse steak Medium Rare with this for dinner. Purchased from the winery and picked up at the winery.

Upon first opening the wine there seemed to be a strange funk which quickly went away. On the nose there are blackberries and chocolate on the nose. The tanin is very well integrated and there are more blackberries and chocolate in the mouth. The finish lasts for over a minute. Overall this is a very nice wine. I'm glad I purchased five of them.

Does anyone know if the 2001 is in a sleep state? I have 2 and was thinking of opening one for the holidays.

jb

jb,

just wanted to pass on some info i read on ebob awile back. there was a whole thread around the fact the pride cab does not age. while i cannot confirm this as i have never had a bottle, there were quite a few people who agreed. the general conclusion was drink up within the first couple years, there isn't a sleeper phase. i hope that helps.

Thank you. You are talking about the cab franc, correct?

jb

jb -

The last time I had the '01 Cab Franc I thought it was tightening up a bit. It does have noticeable more structure than the '02s (which I'd prefer to open if given the choice). I'm not sure how much Cab Franc 'closes down' (if at all), but I'd be sure to give it plenty of air (at least 1-2 hours) before consuming.

The 1997 and 1998 cab francs that we drank earlier this year had lost some of the initial fruit-forward appeal that we found earlier in their lives. I think my recomendation would be to drink the franc and the merlot sooner than later based on these two vintages. I have not purchased any since 1998.

Pete

Was debating on whether to open or not, but based on this thread, POP goes the cork - right now.
Will report in later.

Okay, drinking now and it is thick, rich and chewy.
Lots of fruit - somewhat alcohol-ish on the nose. I thought the tannins a bit hard at the start but mellowed with some air-time.
Great finish - the aftertaste almost better than initial hit.

Love this wine!!

2002 Pride Mountain Cabernet Franc - USA, California, Sonoma County, Spring Mountain District (4/15/2005)
First ever Cabernet Franc and it won't be the last. Very expressive nose of mint and mixed fruit. The palate is a mixture of violets, roses, mint and deep red fruit, a fruit I can't even describe. I only have one more of these left and I'm going to let it sit to let the tannins soften. If it can keep its balance over the next 7-8 years this will be a 95+ wine. Will be ordering the '03s next week. (94 pts.)