Wine Portfolio

Description

Our 2005 Cabernet Franc grapes were harvested from our hillside vineyard on Atlas Peak, 1,350 feet above the valley floor, on October 20. The vineyard yielded 2.6 tons per acre. The grape clusters were destemmed, and approximately 60% were whole berries going into the fermentation tank. They were then cold-soaked for 72 hours, followed by an extended fermentation for 27 days, giving an extended juice-to-skin contact, the result of which is a dark purple, almost black color, which announces this wine’s intensity. The wine has been aged thus far in a combination of French Nevers (60%) and Hungarian (40%) oak. It is blended with 3% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The bouquet is that of black cherry, which follows through on the palate with a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon. There is also a lush, rich mouthfeel that lends an elegance to the wine.