2020 Organized Crime "Sacred Series" Cabernet Franc 🔥 93pts

93pts Carl's Wine Club, Gold Medal WineAlign 2025-92pts

From the spectacular 2020 vintage, this 100% Cabernet Franc shows classic vintage typicity with both richness and power, while staying true to pure varietal character. Fermented in oak and aged for 18 months in second- and third-fill barrels, it strikes a beautiful balance between texture and purity, with subtle and balanced oak influence.

I know I’m in front of a great Cabernet Franc when I get that unmistakable Black Forest cake note on first nose and this wine delivers it tenfold. Layered on top are precise aromas of cigar box and tobacco, dark fruits, and warm Christmas spices. The palate is generous and dense, with flavours of black cherry, black currant, crushed raspberry, red pepper jelly, mocha, and a charcoal-like minerality that runs through the wine. The finish is long, savoury, and lifted by a spectacular white pepper note. This wine will continue to improve for another 3+ years with proper cellaring. I’m a big fan.

Production: 150 cases made
Food Pairing: Gourmet bacon-cheese burger, smoked pork chop
Drink: Now through 2030
Winery Price: $56.64 incl tax & deposit