The Bella Terra Franc is a barrel selection of the best wines made in that year … the barrels used are a 50/50 mix of American and French of which 20% are new; aged 18 months. Resulting wine is something you can age for a decade with confidence. A nose of tobacco laced black raspberry and a palate filled with spicy cigarbox / tobacco with hefty tannins … the background is dark fruited and spicy but with time the fruit should rise above it all. Buy now and age 2-3 years before giving it a go. Price: $29.95 – Rating: **** ½