Palate
Beautifully rustic aromatics with concentrated notes of stewed
berries and wood spice. Cocoa and cigarbox notes bring forth a
dark richness on the nose that nicely complements notes of dark
fruit. The palate is savory and meaty with layers of bramble, sweet
spice, and clove. This medium-bodied Cabernet Franc has bright
acidity and generous tannins. Pair with saddle of rabbit, wild game
or roast chicken with chantrelle mushrooms & sweet peas.
Growing Conditions
Warm weather enthusiastically welcomed the spring of 2013 and
brought bud-break slightly ahead of schedule. Warmer than
average temperatures throughout the early and middle parts of the
growing season showed promise of a great vintage. As the season
progressed, the summer brought moderate rainfall, which when
coupled with the high temperatures created high disease pressure
within our vineyards. Diligent leaf-pulling and fruit-thinning
relieved an abundance of stress from our grapes and resulted in
beautiful fruit, fully-ripened and without disease. The wines
produced from the 2013 vintage are finessed with bright fruity
flavors and fine, elegant tannins.
Bottling
Bottling Date: 8/28/14
Aging
Aged for 10 months in neutral oak barrels.
