Nose
The Cabernet Franc expresses aromas of fresh picked blackberry, dark cherry, dried cranberries, rose petals and a hint of sweet oak.
Palate
The oak is well integrated and the overall complexity is balanced with dark cherry flavors. It is full bodied and rich with a long, dark fruit finish.
Growing Conditions
Following 2012, we had another “near perfect vintage”. A warm, dry winter and spring brought early bud break. The dry weather helped lower canopy vigor and created ideal conditions for flowering and fruit set under sunny skies. With one heat spike in late June, early July, the growing temperatures were near ideal for vine growth and ripening. The season as a hole, was a good two weeks early on the average and really quite dry. There were two rain storms in mid-September that didn’t amount to any consequence, as most of the thin skinned varieties came in early.
Appearance
Dark ruby in color.
