Comments on: 2007 Lang & Reed North Coast Cabernet Franc

By: jason

jason — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:08:26 +0000

Kevin, sorry for the delayed response but your comment got caught in my spam filter somehow. I served this wine with a grilled pork chop and green beans. The pairing worked well for me.

Chris, I agree with your assessment. This is an accessible wine for those new to the varietal while also offering plenty to keep the connoisseurs interested.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:36:16 +0000

My take on this wine isn’t so much that it’s a domestic Chinon, but more that it is incredible California Cabernet Franc. I have long felt that this is a grape that your everyday winedrinker is missing out on, and Lang & Reed is the best California producer, period. It offers wonderful complexity to the studious wine buff, but also an abundance of fruit for those that just want to drnk and enjoy.

By: jason

jason — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:20:34 +0000

Andy, I wish this one was at Trader Joe's but alas no. No need to travel north though this one is worth seeking out. You may want to give WineZap or Wine-Searcher a try...

By: Andy Rathbone

Andy Rathbone — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:49:12 +0000

This one didn’t make it down to the San Diego area, but the wine stocker at TJs said it’s at the Encinitas store, a little farther north.

By: jason

jason — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:13:12 +0000

I’m no expert in Chinon but I definitely wouldn’t worry about that description. I really enjoyed this wine and think it is worth a try. If nothing else it would be interesting to see if our palates agree with one another…

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:57:18 +0000

A solid value indeed, this is a consistent champion of the under-appreciated grape Cabernet Franc. While I’ve not had it in a couple of years, this does remind me to look for it once again.

Question: what did you serve it with?

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:52:49 +0000

I’ve been meaning to try this L&R offering, but I have to admit the “domestic Chinon” description has made me think twice. It seems unlikely this could have more in common with a Chinon than, say, a domestic Pinot Noir. The climates and age of the vineyards are so different. Maybe I’ll keep an open mind, ignore the Chinon descriptor, and enjoy it for what it is if I come across it.