Nose
This wine exudes aromas of baked goods and is loaded with deep fruit.
Palate
An oily richness on the mid-palate is followed by a lingering finish.
Growing Conditions
Vintage 2012 was the first in a string of exceptional vintages following a very challenging 2011. An abundant crop was helped along with warm weather throughout the growing season, which produced exceptionally powerful and flavorful wines.
Perhaps no other variety expresses the special nature of our estate like Cabernet Franc, which always displays a distinctive femininity. This 2012 Cabernet Franc is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon is merely an artifact of co-fermenting a small bit with the Franc in order to fill up a small open-top fermenter
Aging
20 months in 50% new French oak barrels
