WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Our “Napa styled” Cabernet Franc offers all the classic notes of old-world Cabernet Franc in a bolder and more boisterous fashion than one might find in Bordeaux or the Loire Valley. Ripeness is the name of the game here as we let this fruit hang late into the growing season to ensure it develops rich depth of flavor beyond the harsh and unpalatable stemmy green notes often found in young, under-ripe Cabernet Franc.
The 2022 vintage is beautifully complex, layered, and rich with character; only made more powerful thanks to the addition of a splash of Oakville Petit Verdot. Violets, blue fruits and herbal notes on the nose seamlessly meld with a body showing blueberry, dark boysenberry, bitter chocolate, and a touch of green bell pepper. The tannins are fine, but ever present bringing beautiful structure to this layered and age worthy wine.
TASTING NOTES:
A good, solid red, robust in fruit flavors and savory, smoky accents on a full body. Medium to full tannins put a little grip on the vivid black cherry, blackberry and bay leaf flavors. It's deep and dark, and makes a big impact on the palate. Drink now or hold.
- James Suckling, 91pts.
