The Sierra Foothills region has proven its ability to make good Cab Franc, and this one, from 1,800 feet up, is flavored with red-berry fruit. It lacks some body in the middle palate, making it too soft, but it's an easy to like wine, especially at this price.——S.H.(12/15/2001)—— 85

Plummy, blackberry aromas, with complex tar, tobacco and oriental spice notes. Very soft and fruity, with wonderfully deep berry and spice flavors, and a long, rich finish. Sierra Foothills Cab Franc is one of California’s best-kept wine secrets.——S.H.(2/1/2000)—— 90