Franciscan 2003 Cabernet

Tasting notes

“Ruby red. Aromas of rich chocolate, coffee, cassis, mixed dark fruit and hints of raspberry. Super rich and mouth filling with flavors of cassis coffee and toasted oak that lends to a great body and texture with rich, ripe supple tannins on the lingering finish.” -Winery

Online price: $26.99, on sale for $17.99

Rates 81 on Wine Spectator

Simple, with dilute cedar, dried currant and herb notes. Drink now. 143,000 cases made. –JL

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So I bought this blindly at Costco. I saw that it rated 81 on the Wine Spectator so I thought it must be good for the price. But after tasting it, the tannins were bitter, not fruity, and it seemed as if it needed to be either decanted forever, or it was just soooo not ready to be opened. Not only that, but it didn’t have a smooth finish either. It wasn’t a wine I would enjoy again for the price. I’ve tasted much better for less.