We decided to bottle a 100% Cabernet Franc because so many people wonder what this variety is all about and it seemed like a good idea to offer a pure example. We make a small amount of this variety every year to use in our "Estate" blend. In 2001 we had more than we needed for blending and I loved the wine and decided to bottle it alone. I am beginning to believe the opinion I have often heard in recent years, that Spring Mountain may be a perfect place to grow this variety. It does well here, setting a light but very even crop and coming into ripeness with textbook numbers every year. Cabernet Franc seems happy on Spring Mountain, and I am very happy with this wine, which has the distinctive and refined character which has long made it a favorite for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's absolutely delightful in its youth, and will also benefit from a few years bottle ageing.
Current Vintage
2005 CABERNET FRANC
In 2005, we harvested this block twice, to achieve the ideal ripeness. This cabernet franc has wonderful structure, bright fruit, and lovely, spicy, oak aromas. An intensely elegant wine.
Price List:
$36.00: 750ml
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