Nose
On the nose you will find dark berry fruit aromas with hints of dried herbs and cured meat. It is floral yet earthy, and will remind you of the French countryside
Palate
The mouth-feel is velvety, round and delivers an explosion of spiced fruit between layers of mocha and vanilla. Bright acidity in the finish brings structure and bal-ance to this wine. Our Cabernet Franc will evolve even more with time and is a great food wine.
Growing Conditions
The best fruit in Columbia Valley was used to craft this clas-sic Cabernet Franc. It enjoyed extended hang time on the vine to ensure good color and intense, ripe fruit at harvest.
Harvest
Hand picked early in the day to preserve the expressive fruit aromas of the varietal.
Winemaking
We fermented this wine slow-ly in small batches for better control.
Aging
Aged in both new and neutral French oak for 18 months. About 40% new oak was used during barrel aging to compliment this elegant wine while showcasing the unique terroir where it was grown.
Food Pairing
Cured pumpkin soup, pork with apple stuffing, tomato-basil pizza and toasted wal-nuts will pair charmingly with our Cabernet Franc.
