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Our Oakville Cabernet Franc is always an important component of our Artistry
(Napa Valley Red) wine. With each vintage, our evaluation panel determines
whether a portion of the Cabernet Franc should be set aside for bottling as a
unique varietal. The 2003 Cabernet Franc made the grade and we are very
excited with the prospects for this wine.
The blend consists of 93% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec, and small amounts
of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Dark ruby red, with lush
notes of blackberry, kirsch, blueberry and very subtle notes of herbs and spices.
The soft but firm tannins are evident showing the ageing potential of this wine.
Total cases made: 390. We only produce our Cabernet Franc in exceptional
vintage years.
Winemaking
Our grapes were hand sorted and gently crushed. We used native yeast for
fermentation and the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in the barrel.
Aged 24 months in French oak and then bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Press
Our 2002 Cabernet Franc was named one of the top 100 Wines of the Year by
Wine & Spirits magazine. We believe our 2003 vintage is as good or better, but
the vintage is yet to be rated or reviewed.
(Napa Valley Red) wine. With each vintage, our evaluation panel determines
whether a portion of the Cabernet Franc should be set aside for bottling as a
unique varietal. The 2003 Cabernet Franc made the grade and we are very
excited with the prospects for this wine.
The blend consists of 93% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec, and small amounts
of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Dark ruby red, with lush
notes of blackberry, kirsch, blueberry and very subtle notes of herbs and spices.
The soft but firm tannins are evident showing the ageing potential of this wine.
Total cases made: 390. We only produce our Cabernet Franc in exceptional
vintage years.
Winemaking
Our grapes were hand sorted and gently crushed. We used native yeast for
fermentation and the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in the barrel.
Aged 24 months in French oak and then bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Press
Our 2002 Cabernet Franc was named one of the top 100 Wines of the Year by
Wine & Spirits magazine. We believe our 2003 vintage is as good or better, but
the vintage is yet to be rated or reviewed.