A full-bodied style of Cab Franc with soft, fresh texture and good structure. Think red berries, herbs and spice.
Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: White Springs Vineyard, 16 Falls Vineyard
Location: Finger Lakes, NY
Alcohol: 12.5%
Incredibly fresh and inviting with aromas of redcurrant, cranberries and mountain herbs. Deep ruby red color, full-bodied style with very soft texture but good structure. The palate is pure and elegant, with notes of raspberries and hints of earth and spice.
Aged for one year in 6-year-old 2000 liter Austrian and Hungarian Oak casks.
White Springs Vineyard is composed of Honeoye loam soils on an Eastern exposure, while 16 Fall Vineyard is composed of clay/loam over shale stone soils on a Western exposure.