Richie Roberts is drinking the Niagara Kool-Aid and I’m loving what he is producing over at Fielding, year after year he gets better at his craft and Fielding is the recipient of this knowledge. This Franc comes from the “short-crop” but still excellent vintage of 2015, aged 1 year in neutral oak just to give the wine some polish; because I’m sure the ripe fruit already gave the finesse. Pretty floral and tobacco aromas followed by black cherry, cassis and pepper with a red licorice finish … silky mouthfeel is derived with a little time in glass, so make sure it’s a big one. You’ll be enjoying this one for 7+ years to come. Price: $21.95 – Rating: ****+