The 2019 Cabernet Franc opens with cherry blossom and raspberry, followed by kirsch notes and hints of espresso bean. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot combine in perfect harmony throughout a finish that showcases refined tannins and a post rain minerality.
The 2019 vintage brought us lots of winter rain, fairly frequent fog events in the spring, and a mild summer with just a few short heat spikes. Uneventful fall weather allowed for extended hang time, and our last fruit came off the vines November 1.
64% Spring Mountain District Yverdon Vineyard
17% Diamond Mountain District Wallis Vineyard
13% Howell Mountain W.S. Keyes Vineyard
6% Mount Veeder Mt. Brave Vineyard
97 POINTS Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, December 2021
588 cases
79% Cabernet Franc
21% Merlot
22 Months in French oak,
75% new
14.5%