Napa Valley California
"Brilliant deep ruby red with a splash of violet hue, the color of this wine invites the eye. The aromatics express a very pure statement of Cabernet Franc, gentle perfume, slight bramble and white cherry, laced with a touch of herb. The flavors are a mix of sweet cherries and blueberries with a faint cedar sweetness and spice. The finish has a good, crisp 'cherry pit' acidity with nice fruit tannin to support a lengthy finish. " ~Winery Notes
The 2004 vintage comes from three vineyards, all helping to build a wine with broad aromatics and layers of complex flavors. The base wine, again from the Wood Ranch in the heart of the Rutherford appellation, provides the deep, brooding and satisfying flavors. The distinct 'Franc' aromatics and perfume are derived from the Stanton Ranch in Oakville. The delicacy and nuance in the aroma and flavors, along with the lively streak of crisp acidity, emanate from teh Babcock Vineyard, located in Suisun Valley, a couple miles east of the town of Napa.
100% Cabernet Franc
85% Napa Valley 15% Suisun Valley Vyds.
14.5% Alcohol by volume
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