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Parris 2012 Estate Reserve Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc, $41

March 23, 2016

Chandler-Reach-Cab-Franc2012Chandler Reach Vineyards’ founder Len Parris aged grapes grown on Block 5 of his estate vineyards for up to two years in mostly neutral French and American oak barrels to achieve this smith and richly textured red wine. 

Nose: Black and red fruit, mint, vanilla bean and dusty cedar notes.

Taste: Dense and concentrated with smooth round tannins and generous flavors of blackberry, raspberry and plum, shaded with floral and vanilla notes. Finishes long, rich and satisfying.

Editor’s Choice – Outstanding

Production: 260 cases

Alcohol: 14.1%

Website: www.chandlerreach.com

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