Quady North 2012 Arsenal Cabernet Franc-Merlot (Applegate Valley)
This is a very limited bottling of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot. Roughly half spent time in new French oak, which brings a lovely toasty note into the foreground. There's a slight, not unpleasant funkiness, along with dusty baking spices, black cherry and currant, and a chunk of dark chocolate. It's big, bold and delicious, and drinking quite well at the moment. Paul Gregutt
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Price$40,Buy Now
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DesignationArsenal
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Alcohol14.4%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published7/1/2017
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