This pairs with all kinds of food and could serve as the poster boy for what finesse is possible when you approach Cab Franc with a lighter hand. The nose offers Kirsch that runs to black currant or blueberry, with hints of wet earth, black pepper and, particularly, chopped herbs. Mid-weight and very pretty on the palate, here is a natural partner to braised chicken or duck legs with olives, grilled flank steak with green pepper sauce or just about anything where fresh herbs, olives or other umami flavors play a large role. Delicious and always ready to drink, the Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc remains one of the really, really good deals in California Cabernet. Really … a case is not too much!