The red blend hits is 40 percent each of Merlot and Syrah and 20 per cent Cabernet Franc. Expect lots of dark fruit such as cherry, plum and blackberry, along with vanilla, tobacco and spice, velvety tannins and a long finish. The standalone 2016 Cabernet Franc The components of this wine were aged separately for 10 to 12 months in 50% new French Oak before being thoughtfully blended.