Tasting - Michael Shaps Cabernet Franc 2008

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•Michael Shaps
•Cabernet Franc
•Virginia
•USA
•2008
•$26.95
•The Vintage Cellar says: "Made in a traditional old world style, this is a heavily extracted wine designed to highlight the aging potential of Cabernet Franc. The grapes were harvested at ultimate maturity (25 brix) and the wine went through an extended maceration for six weeks. This Cabernet Franc has rich dark fruit aromas and a hint of spice. The tannin extraction is evident, but it does not overwhelm the wine. The concentration of fruit, balanced by oak provides for a lengthy finish. This wine will be evolving for the next ten years." 
• This has a sweeter, fruitier smell than the Petit Verdot. There is a kick at the end. It is slightly dry and I could taste tannins. It is a very rich, very full wine.
•I did not have this with food.