Cabernet Franc, Black Label 2015
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Harvest Date
10/11-10/18/16
Sugar
0 g/l
Acid
3.4 g/l
pH
3.88
Aging
French and American Oak barrels
Fermentation
Tanks and bins
Bottling Date
12/20/16
Residual Sugar
0 g/l
Alcohol %
14
Sold Out
Our Wine-Club only Cabernet Franc returns! After spending 14 months in both French and American oak, the palette smoothly conveys beautiful notes of blueberry and baking spice after it greets you with aromas of lavender and balsam. Perfectly paired with a filet.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Harvest Date
10/11-10/18/16
Sugar
0 g/l
Acid
3.4 g/l
pH
3.88
Aging
French and American Oak barrels
Fermentation
Tanks and bins
Bottling Date
12/20/16
Residual Sugar
0 g/l
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromas of charred meat, lavender, and balsam. Flavors of blueberry, cedar and baking spice.
Vineyard Notes
One vineyard sits between 900' and 1200' elevation. Southeast aspect, with 10% grade. Rocky soil comprised of shale, limestone and clay. The other vineyard lies at 800' - 1000' feet elevation and is comprised of green stone and clay.
Production Notes
Fruit was destemmed with no crushing and pumped into tank and bins. 2-4 punchdowns or pumpovers a day. Allowed to age on skins for 7-12 days then pressed off. Wine settled in tank then racked to French and American oak barrels, ~30% new barrels. Aged 14 months in barrel.
Winemaker Notes
2015 was a good vintage in Virginia with consistently warm, dry weather throughout the growing season. The fruit came in with good phenolics, and balanced chemistry. Whites were picked about 2 weeks earlier than previous years, but with optimal ripeness. Reds came in with excellent flavors and sound skin integrity.
Production
850 cases