98+ points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2016 Falstaff is the Cabernet Franc blend of the estate (there’s 37% Cabernet Sauvignon) that was sourced primarily from the Oakville appellation. Ripe black cherries, currants, scorched earth, chocolate, and a flowery, forest floor-like character all emerge from this powerful, concentrated, structured Cabernet Franc. It doesn’t have the sexiness of the To Kolan Cabernet Franc release, yet it’s classic Cabernet Franc all the way and offers sensational purity of fruit. Hide this for 3-4 years and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink: 2022-2042. (1/31/19)"
98 points/'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "This is the producer's Cabernet Franc-based blend (64%), the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon. The Franc comes from the heart of the valley's sweet Oakville-based spot for the variety, near Rudd and Dalla Valle. It's tense, focused and brawny in black fruit, violet, tobacco and sweet oak, is laced in peppercorn, cedar and dried herb, an has an Old world sensibility riding over its complexity and structure. (Aug 2019)"
97 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Blended of 63% Cabernet Franc and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon from the To Kalon vineyard, the very deep garnet-purple colored 2016 The Falstaff is a little closed to begin, opening up to reveal red and black currants, blackberries and black cherries with floral wafts of roses and lilacs plus earthy hints of truffles, fertile loam and mossy bark. The palate is full-bodied, very firm and grainy with wonderful freshness and depth given by red fruit and mineral sparks, finishing long. This should age amazingly. Drink: 2022-2050. (Oct 2018)"
95 points James Suckling: "This mostly cabernet franc shows form and finesse, due to the fine-grained tannins that frame the whole thing. Medium to full body, juicy fruit and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold. (10/16/18)"
98 points/'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "This is the producer's Cabernet Franc-based blend (64%), the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon. The Franc comes from the heart of the valley's sweet Oakville-based spot for the variety, near Rudd and Dalla Valle. It's tense, focused and brawny in black fruit, violet, tobacco and sweet oak, is laced in peppercorn, cedar and dried herb, an has an Old world sensibility riding over its complexity and structure. (Aug 2019)"
97 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Blended of 63% Cabernet Franc and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon from the To Kalon vineyard, the very deep garnet-purple colored 2016 The Falstaff is a little closed to begin, opening up to reveal red and black currants, blackberries and black cherries with floral wafts of roses and lilacs plus earthy hints of truffles, fertile loam and mossy bark. The palate is full-bodied, very firm and grainy with wonderful freshness and depth given by red fruit and mineral sparks, finishing long. This should age amazingly. Drink: 2022-2050. (Oct 2018)"
95 points James Suckling: "This mostly cabernet franc shows form and finesse, due to the fine-grained tannins that frame the whole thing. Medium to full body, juicy fruit and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold. (10/16/18)"
| Product SKU | 347390 |
| Producer | Realm |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.6% |
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