The 2021 Cabernet Franc Upper Bowl Vineyard is one of the most distinctive wines in the Keenan range. Franc aromatics and mountain tension meld together to yield a wine of tremendous nuance and character. Orange peel, white pepper, bright red-toned fruit and dried rose petal are some of the many notes that come alive in the glass. What a pretty and expressive wine this is.
94 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Dec 2023)
Ripe dark berries, grilled herbs, cedar and walnuts on the nose. Full-bodied, firm and refined with a polished texture and vivid acidity. Attractive, linear, Bordeaux-like character. Lingering finish. Drink now or hold.
93 points, James Suckling (Mar 2024)