I loved the 2018 Cabernet Franc Reserve from this label, and it’s another smoking value. Cedary spice, red and black fruits, flowers, loamy earth, and some sappy herb notes all emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to full-bodied, has some classy oak, good mid-palate depth, and a great finish. All varietal aged in 30% new French oak, drink bottles any time over the coming 10-15 years.
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (May 2022)
My favorite of the Palazzo wines reviewed this year is the 2018 Cabernet Franc Reserve, which comes from Carneros. Vibrant purple in hue, it offers up scents of violets and black cherries, with hints of dark chocolate and caramel. Full-bodied and expansive, silky and long, it adds hints of licorice on the finish.
93+ points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (May 2022)