Cabernet Franc

Soft, round, and elegant, our Cabernet franc has notes of brambleberry, caramel, and baking spices.

YEAR: 2018

BLEND: 87% Cabernet franc, 13% Merlot

SOURCE:
Cabernet franc: Sagemoor – Weinbau Vineyard, Wahluke Slope AVA, Washington
Merlot: Boushey Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA, Washington

ABV: 14.5%

WINEMAKER NOTES: 2018 was a perfect growing season in eastern Washington – heat early in the summer with a cool fall and no rain. These ideal conditions resulted in grapes with high sugar, balanced acid, and amazing color. These were perfect conditions for developing ripe fruit flavors and expressive aromatics in our Cabernet Franc grapes. Aged in 50% new oak barrels and with a touch of Merlot blended in, this wine will drink beautifully for years to come.

AWARDS:

• Best Cabernet Franc – 2022 Critics Challenge
• Double Gold – 2022 Great Northwest Wine Platinum Awards
• Gold – 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

• Lamb Gyros
• Spaghetti and Meatballs
• Moroccan Beef Stew
• French Onion Soup

PRICE:
$20.00 bottle / $160 case

REVIEWS:

Deep garnet; earthy, dead leaves, quite rich. A strong prototype of the grape variety.-Wilfred Wong