2018 Gallica Cabernet Franc Oakville Ranch Vineyard

The 2018 Cabernet Franc is rich and deeply layered, with striking inner perfume and tons of sheer appeal. Moreover, the 2018 seems to represent a move towards greater finesse. The choices to work with fewer pumpovers and larger format oak brings out a level of nuance here that is beguiling. Of course, the personality of the year helps, too. There is so much to like.