Leah Jorgensen Cellars 2016 Clos Rogue Valley Reserve Cabernet Franc Oregon

Often regarded as “one of the best Cabernet Franc wines of the world” Leah Jorgensen Cellars “Clos Rogue Valley” designate is simply elegant and complex with lovely aromas of sweet rose, violets, carnations, flowering tobacco, cigar smoke and cedar. Flavors on the palate open with smooth acidity, bright fruits including juicy raspberry, black currant and plum, soft licorice and spice, black pepper, bitters and Amarena cherries, finishing with soft but well-integrated tannins. The extra time in oak presents an even softer side to that of the flagship Cabernet Franc, one with promising agreeability.

Soft and supple, it’s medium body makes for a lovely accompaniment to many foods. Pair with pan seared trout with fennel, roast chicken with aromatic herbs, lamb, duck, pasta with tomato sauce, pizza with bubbly crust, vegetable dishes – especially lovely with wild mushrooms; and cheese (blue, camembert, gorgonzola, aged cheddar, gouda, wensleydale).