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Franciscan Estate
2005 Stylus Napa Valley

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Key Points

  • Supreme expression of Franciscan's signature style in a Napa Valley Cabernet
  • Includes fruit from our Oakville Estate
  • Stylus (finest Cabernet Sauvignon) is different from Magnificat (finest blend)
  • Ultra-concentrated, assertive but with fine tannins in keeping with Franciscan's signature style
  • Tasting Notes

    Aroma

  • Dense layers of dark cherry, cocoa, smoky, toasty oak and vanilla
  • Flavors

  • Dark cherry, cocoa, anise and plum, hints of vanilla, toasty oak
  • Taste Profile

    CSR Taste Profile