Vitals

• Sugar Code: 0
• Alcohol: 12.4%
• Cases Produced: 103
• Release Date: August 11, 2009

Notes from the Winemaker

• Blend: 85.3% Cabernet Franc, 14.7% Merlot
• Vineyard Source: 100% Estate
• 100% Certified organic fruit
• Date of Harvest: Oct. 18 & 23, 2008
• Avg. Brix at Harvest: 21.33
• pH: 3.73
• TA: 5.1 g/L
• Oak: Barrel fermented in French demi-muids. 9 months in 60% French and 40% American Oak.
• Bottled: August 12, 2009

Notes from a Taster

• Eye: Light ruby from core to rim
• Palate: Dried garden herbs, raspberry, cocoa, plum, cedar, Barrel spice
• Body: Medium
• Acidity: Balanced. Perfect for cellaring
• Finish: Lingering notes of dried herbs and red fruits with a firm tannic grip
• Drink: Now to 2017
• Last tasting notes done 10/27/2010

Final Words

Our 2008 Cabernet Franc has more in common with its 2006 counterpart than the 2007