2021 Cabernet Franc
Cooler summer temperatures allowed for extended hang time and even ripening, preserving bright acidity and delicate spice. This superior Cabernet Franc is deep ruby in color with graceful yet expressive notes of fresh violets, red currant, and soft graphite, finishing with savory red fruit and fresh pepper balanced with a whisper of oak.
$42.00
Vintage:
2021
Appellation:
Santa Ynez Valley
Estate Vineyard:
Valley View Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
Price:
$42.00
Composition:
100% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation:
Punch down
Oak:
22 mos French oak, 40% new, 60% neutral
Alcohol:
14.50%
Acidity:
0.60
pH:
3.68
Bottled:
August, 2023
Release Date:
July, 2025
Production:
493
Winemaker:
Megan McGrath Gates
Awards:
Wine Enthusiast-91 (Best of Year), Orange County Wine Society-90 pts
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