2015 Popov Cabernet Franc Reserve, Sopot

Appellation

Sopot, North Macedonia

Tasting Notes

This starts off with a little cream from the wood, but it adds an herbaceous nuance for character. It’s not particularly green, though. It is flavored more by woody notes and black licorice than veggies. It folds everything into the whole rather well and becomes more interesting with air. Showing good concentration, balance and fruit, it adds a real backbone as well. It is quite drinkable now, but it should hold well for several years.

Pairing

Dishes flavoured with herbs, especially dill, fennel, rosemary and tarragon. Chicken with herbs like roast chicken with herby cr?me fra?che or a herb-crusted rack of lamb.

Acclaim

92 Vine Group