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Wine Details
Price:
$28.00 per bottle
Description:
On top of a hilly vineyard in Lake County, our Cabernet Franc vines grow deep into rocky soil. In the bright afternoon sun these pieces of rock sparkle like diamonds and trap the heat into the soil for the long, cool nights. The result is a smooth, full-bodied elegant wine. Flavors of red cherry and vanilla are framed by a hint of cocoa and wood. The lengthy finish is well balanced with velvety tannins. Enjoy with grilled pork tenderloin or stuffed veal cutlets.
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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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