2016 Cabernet Franc
As you may know, Cab Franc is my spirit animal. Like a hummingbird, unique and aggressive with its love. This wine is a seductress, with its briar raspberry, nutmeg and vanilla on the nose, along with herbal notes, green olive and black pepper. There’s a dusty earth quality that follows through on the palate, with a beautiful balance of savory and fruit, masculine and feminine. This is an elegant wine, with fine tannins and a long, energetic finish.
Wine Specifications
ABV
14.0%
Vintage
2016
Region
Santa Barbara County
Varietal
95% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard notes
We thought 2016 was going to be another very early year because of early bud break and growth, but were pleasantly surprised when things cooled down in May. Summer was not too hot and as we got into August the cooler temps, especially at night, helped to slow things down and allow the grapes to mature gradually. The vines were beautifully balanced, which resulted in a perfectly ripened crop.
Production notes
All the grapes were hand-picked and meticulously sorted before going into open top wood tank for fermentation. This wine was allowed to go through native fermentation, like all of our wines do. A combination of gentle punchdowns and pumpovers were used during the fermentation.
CASES: 86
