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Michael David 2009 Inkblot Cabernet Franc (Lodi)

Price: $35
Designation: Inkblot
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Lodi, Central Valley, California, US
Winery: Michael David
Alcohol: 15.2%
Production: 995 cases
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Category: Red
In Magazine: 12/1/2011

Expert Reviews

Inkblot is Lodi winery Michael David’s first Cabernet Franc, a relatively small production wine with MD’s signature smoky, toasty coconut aromas, thick and raspberry jammy. Aged 15 months in French oak, it would be a hit with big wine lovers but doesn’t exhibit Cab Franc’s herbaceousness, which some people will be happy about, others will not. Includes small amounts of Cab Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.

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