The Alder Ridge vineyard supplied the fruit, and the blend includes 10% Malbec—“just for fun,” says the winemaker. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser, showing off the smooth and sappy side of Cab Franc. Delicious from the get-go, it manages its tannins perfectly and puts the fruit in the driver’s seat. ——P.G.(12/31/2006)—— 90