2018 Cabernet Franc
Ethereal comes to mind when I open this wine. Black, and red, complex and layered. Bright cherry and raspberry on the nose followed by spices and leather. Mouthwatering and meaty. Balanced and bright in the mouth with lots of fine, but grippy tannin, punctuated with lively acidity.
I think this beauty would pair well with a holiday roast, a vintage dress, and a houseplant.Mikayla suggests pairing it with Dim Sum - Szechuan wontons in chili oil, fried rice cakes in sweet chili sauce, or kimchi pancakes. Chicken thighs or pork tenderloin with Madeira sauce, fried sage, and morel mushrooms.
Wine Specifications
ABV
14.7%
Vintage
2018
Region
Santa Barbara County
Varietal
100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard notes
2018 was a return to a more normal pattern of a wet winter, cool spring, mild summer and warm fall, with no extreme heat waves. The fruit was able to gradually ripen and produce wines with elegance and balance.
Production notes
25% whole cluster. Native yeast. Hand harvested. Destemmed fruit was fermented in a French oak foudre, and whole cluster fruit fermented in a stainless steel tank. Both lots were matured in French oak (30% new) before blending and bottling.
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