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2022 Cabernet Franc
Gallery Collection
Estate Grown & Bottled
California, Shenandoah Valley
Winemaker's Notes:
Cabernet Franc is one of the major red grape varieties in
the world mainly used as a blending wine especially as an ideal minor partner
to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Bordeaux style wines. It is also produced as a standalone variety
in the Loire in France and in California.
Viewed as a gentler version of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
thrives in the warmer climate and sandy soils of our region. Contrary to the Cabernet Franc that grows in the
cooler climates of Bordeaux and the Loire, our Cabernet Franc has a deep red
color and is abundant in refined tannins making this wine full bodied.
Records of Cabernet Franc in
Bordeaux go back to the end of the 18th century, although it was planted in
Loire long before that time. DNA analysis indicates that Cabernet Franc is one
of two parents of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and
CarménèreThis Cabernet Franc was aged in French oak barrels for almost
3 years. It was blended with with 12%
Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petite Sirah just before bottling. It has sweet floral aromas of violets, which
transform on the palate revealing exotic flavors of black currant, cassis and
plum. This wine hits your mid-palate and
stays there for a while, revealing other flavors. The finish is long adding
hints of black licorice. This wine has a perfect balance and a firm structure.
Varietal Content:
85% Cabernet Franc
12% Cabernet Sauvignon
3% Petite
Sirah
Alcohol Content: 14.6%
pH: 3.68
Residual sugar: Less than 0.1%
Cases Produced: 110
Bottling Date: 9/10/2025
