| Rating | 95 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Appellation |
Santa Cruz Mountains San Francisco Bay Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.3% |
| Price | $35.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-11-10 |
Joseph-Jibril Cabernet Franc Black Ridge Vineyard 2024 Review
Joseph-Jibril is a Sonoma-based project that winemaking buddies Jaam Moynihan and Robert Huff started together in 2021. Their goal was to make crushable, easy-to-love wines that were approachable for all wine drinkers, but that doesn’t mean they lack complexity. This Cabernet Franc from the Black Ridge Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains is a great example of this philosophy: it’s fresh and light-footed, at 13.3 percent ABV, but also delivers an earthy, savory side that will appeal to the most devout Cab Franc lover. It opens with notes of black cherry, raspberry, and hibiscus with pops of green bell pepper, crisp autumn leaves, and strawberry tops.
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