2017 Cabernet Franc
This bold, ruby red elixir is unique, powerful, and bursting with energy. Planted in 2010, we’re arriving at the place where the vines self-regulate how much fruit they want to carry, and every year will continue to hone their nature craft. Black pepper, dried herbs, sage and thyme, dusty raspberry, plum, spicy vanilla, with a chalky, textural finish. This wine will age well because of its robust tannin, beautiful fruit, and an abundance of acid.
Wine Specifications
ABV
14.5%
Vintage
2017
Region
Santa Barbara County
Varietal
100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard notes
Our Cabernet Franc block is consistently one of the most balanced and beautiful sections of the vineyard. In 2017 it fared remarkably well through a short, but intense heat wave in early September.
Production notes
Picked by hand in the early morning hours on September 8th, the beautiful fruit was gently destemmed and sorted and put into a 1.5 ton foudre where it underwent fermentation with native yeasts.
CASES: 80
