2008 Cabernet Franc

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This wine is from grapes grown in our Valley View Vineyard, east of Solvang in the Santa Ynez Valley. It was aged for 19 months in 1-5 year old French oak barrels. Cabernet Franc is a very old variety which is still dominant in parts of the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Warm summer temperatures allowed these grapes to fully ripen, giving this wine color, body, flavor and aroma. This Cabernet Franc is a beautiful deep ruby color and slightly oaky. It exhibits themes of blueberry, kirsch and black cherry with flavors of big, rich, dark, blackberry-raspberry jam followed by ripe, chewy tannins and a long rich finish.

Cabernet Franc
Valley View
Bordeaux varietal
$55.00
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Vintage: 
2008
Appellation: 
Santa Barbara County
Estate Vineyard: 
Valley View Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
Price: 
$55.00
Composition: 

100% Cabernet Franc

Fermentation: 

Punch down

Oak: 

19 mos French oak

Alcohol: 
14.50%
Acidity: 
0.64
pH: 
3.58
Bottled: 
August, 2010
Release Date: 
December, 2012
Production: 
600
Winemaker: 
Megan McGrath
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