Casa Dea and winemaker Paul Battilana have been raising the bar at the former Carmela Estates ever since they took over … here’s a County Cabernet Franc that shows the tobacco hallmark of the grape along with black cherry, black pepper, good spice notes and a slightly herbal mid-palate: it finished with a tannic bite showing it has plenty of life now and for the future (3-4 years).
Price: $26.95 – Rating: ****