title: Byington 2013 Bates Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Santa Cruz Mountains)
description: Caramelized blueberry, crushed pepper and a deeply hidden dried green herb component present on the dense nose of this bottling, which hides the grapes typicity a tad yet remains delicious. The palate rides a nice line between smoked beef, chocolate and balsamic reduction and the expected peppery and herbal edges.
variety: Cabernet Franc
designation: Bates Ranch Vineyard