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Wine Details
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A medium bodied dry wine, the 2007 Cabernet Franc was harvested on October 15 at 22.5 Brix. At the end of fermentation the wine was placed in oak barrels for 6 months. Time in wood allows the integration of the tannins and vanilla components from the oak.
As a medium body dry wine, our Cabernet Franc presents flavors of dark fruit and has a lingering finish. It pairs well with dishes ranging from red meats to pizza.
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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.
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