2022 Cabernet Franc
Low yields and a cool start in the vineyard really show in this perfectly ripe Cab Franc.
She is still a voluptuous beast, comfortable in her fierceness. But, you can tell she was allowed to find herself slowly. I wish we all had similar journeys. Also, I’m not okay. But I will be after I drink this bottle.
Ethereal greens, like fresh bay leaf and rosemary, cardamom. Soft tannins give way to white pepper, plum, and cherry compote. Tobacco, cacao, and vanilla show up as subtle notes, all wrapped up in a Palo Santo bundle.
Pair with a good therapy session. Dive deep, do not be afraid.
Wine Specifications
ABV
14.5%
Vintage
2022
Region
Santa Barbara County
Varietal
100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard notes
We had a slow and cool start to the year, which resulted in lower than normal yields. The dry spring and summer were perfect for slow ripening, and by harvest the fruit was balanced and vibrant.Production notes
Both vineyard blocks were hand-harvested in the cool of morning. Block 9 was destemmed and fermented in our 2-ton cement tank.
Block 8 was harvested on two different days. The first pick was fully destemmed, and second was fermented with 50% whole cluster. All lots were pressed after going dry a month later, and aged separately in 15% new French oak before being blended and bottled in 2024. This bottling is approximately 18% whole cluster.
CASES: 209
Picked
9/28/2022
Waxing crescent moon
pressed
11/2/2022
First quarter moon
racked
8/8/2023
Third quarter moon
Bottled
7/12/2024
First quarter moon
