2023 Hourglass Cabernet Franc Blueline Estate Napa

(95-97 Points) Offering up faint herbal nuances and hints of tobacco leaf, the 2023 Cabernet Franc Blueline Estate folds in expressive notes of black cherries and raspberries. It's medium- to full-bodied, nicely smooth and structured, with excellent length and dusty tannins on the lingering finish. The prospective blend I was shown was 88% Cabernet Franc and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Balanced and complex, it should drink well for at least two decades.  Wine Advocate