Diamond Ridge Cabernet Franc (3)

A good description, though I’d take issue with the bell pepper characterization - I’d say there’s an herbal side, but not veggie at all.

But to be sure, this wine is no buxom cheerleader / fruit-forward / power wine. It’s very well-knit, but needs coaxing at this stage, like a rose that hasn’t bloomed yet. How often do you get a distinctive, highly ageworthy, elegant wine for this kind of money? I highly recommend putting enough of this away to see where it’s going.

That said, here’s a tip for enjoying it now, based on cognitive research we’ve been doing to enhance wine by pairing it with music. Environment helps, too. This wine loves to be drunk in the dark, with something on fire, and Springsteen’s Jungleland playing at high volume.