LIEB CELLARS 2020 ESTATE CABERNET FRANC

 

We were looking for a good red wine to pair with our Roast Beef dinner and found a Lieb Cellars - 2020 Estate Cabernet Franc in the cellar.  The color is dark, Garnet with the edges a slightly lighter Ruby with thin legs after breathing for about 30 minutes (Figure 1).  The nose opens with ripe red fruit such as Raspberries, a touch of Tobacco, and herbaceous notes.  Not surprisingly, the alcohol mild and does not overpower the delicate violet notes.  The mouthfeel is light to medium and easy on the Tannins.  Tart cherry notes come to the fore, followed by bramble, blackberry, and chili.  The finish is longer than expected, with some crushed gravel and a peppery end.  The Franc paired perfectly with the simple roast beef and red cabbage dinner (Figure 2) we were having as well as an unpaired sipping wine after dinner.

The Cabernet Franc is an excellent daily wine, and we are looking forward to revisiting it.  The notes from Lieb Cellars web site are also attached (Figure 3). 

FIG 1 - LIEB 2020 ESTATE CABERNET FRANC

FIG 2 - SIMPLE ROAST BEEF DINNE WITH RED CABBAGE

FIG 3 - LIEB CELLARS 2020 ESTATE CABERNET FRANC TECH DETAILS