The Vine Yard, 2007 Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc.
Alcohol: 13.3 %
Available at Fresh and Easy, 8.99 a bottle.
Score: 13/20
Value: 12/20
Ruby red and bright around the rim this wine is pretty true to it's variety. The nose is woody with under currents of briar and dark fruits.
The mouthfeel is lacking, being a bit thin with slightly rough, somewhat bitter tannins.
Food helps bring out more of the fruit components, thought the palate does remain rather one dimensional and is short on length.
This is an Ok, not great, wine, given it's price point, and does go fairly well with beef, and heavier fare. Personally, I'd rather find a Cabernet Sauvigon nearer this price.
Fresh and Easy is a West Coast store chain, so availability will be limited. If one is in your area, I would suggest picking up a single bottle just to see if it's your "cup of tea".