2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc

Appellation: Riverside County

Alcohol: 14.5%

Residual Sugar: 0.2%

Oak: Aged 24 months European Oak, 31% New

Composition: 56% Sage Cab Franc, 25% Temecula Valley Cab Franc, 19% Hansen Cab Sauv

Tasting Notes:

Our 2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc leads with aromatic wafts of espresso and chocolate, reminiscent of tiramisu, beautifully transitioning into a boisterous chorus of anise, cassis and black plum, building into a spicy oak crescendo with an extended finish that begs for an encore.  

Winemaker’s Notes:

The 2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc has been a production team favorite since it went into barrel.  The elements of fruit and herbal, pepper notes typical of Cabernet Franc are in a beautiful balance, with incredibly integrated, supple tannins.  A small amount of Hansen Cabernet Sauvignon was added to add another layer of tannin and complexity.  

Food Pairing Ideas:

Grilled Pork tenderloin, leaner primal beef cuts, rosemary roasted portobello mushrooms