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Beaucanon Trifecta Estate

Beaucanon Trifecta Estate Wine Details
Price: $27.00 per bottle

Description: This is the first release of our proprietary crafted wine Trifecta. Striving for the perfect mix of finesse and complexity, this blended wine showcases the softer vintage beautifully. An intricate nose unfolds with layers of creamy vanilla expressed by new French oak, bing cherry and sweet brown spices while hints of bacon fat and game add depth. The palate echoes the nose with cinnamon, nutmeg and cherry flavors while a wonderful melange of cherry cola, tobacco, dried herbs and a touch of cedar develops. The tannins are supple and smooth, creating a velvety mouth-feel and a light acidity keeps the fruit lively and bright. Trifecta pairs excellently with coq au vin, roast pork and rich pasta dishes. 100% of the grapes are sourced directly from our three estate vineyards; with Cabernet Sauvignon from our St Helena Ehlers Lane vineyard, Merlot from our prestigious Oakville vineyard and Cabernet Franc from our Longwood Napa Estate property. Multiple soil types and microclimates lend themselves to this gloriously complex and seamless wine.

Varietal Definition
Cabernet Franc:
Cabernet Franc is an accessible, spicy, herbal, dark blue grape variety that is often compared to Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc tends to be softer and has less tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon, although the two can be difficult to distinguish. Sometimes the French refer to Cabernets, which could mean either of the two grapes. Its typical aromas include an herbaceous and pronounced peppery nose, even in ripe fruit, and something eerily like tobacco. The Cabernet Franc ripens at an earlier stage, which gives it reason to exist in the Bordeaux area. In the Loire, where we find it a lot, it gives a clear red fresh and fruity wine.
Merlot:
Merlot is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal. Although it came to France in the first century, it was not named until the 1880s. Merlot was originally used only for blending, as it is soft and compliant, very useful in softening other Bordeaux wines like Cabernets. Recently in California and Chile it became popular as a 100% varietal wine. Merlot tends to be easier to grow in a variety of soil conditions and is harvested earlier in the year than Cabernet. Although most Merlots are made to be drunk earlier, there are many with complexities of a Cabernet. Flavors of plum, black cherry, violet, chocolate and orange pair well with rich, red pasta dishes, hearty chicken dishes, and any beef combination that you fancy. The perfect match of course is chocolate. Not only does the chocolate compliment the wine and vice-versa, but the essence of both flavors linger eternally.
Cabernet Sauvignon:
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted and significant among the five dominant varieties in France’s Bordeaux region, as well as the most successful red wine produced in California. Though it was thought to be an ancient variety, recent genetic studies at U.C. Davis have determined that Cabernet Sauvignon is actually the hybrid offspring of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon berries are small with black, thick and very tough skin. This toughness makes the grapes fairly resistant to disease and spoilage and able to withstand some autumn rains with little or no damage. It is a mid to late season ripener. These growth characteristics, along with its flavor appeal have made Cabernet Sauvignon one of the most popular red wine varieties worldwide.


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