Bugay Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2005
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The focus at Bugay Vineyards is to make the best wines possible. There is a strong commitment to excellence from the winery standards to the winemaking techniques, from the meticulous care in Bugay’s outstanding Mayacamas Mountain vineyards, to the select harvest by hand approach using only French shears. The fruit is delivered to the winery with perfect physiological ripeness and in perfect condition. In addition, the cooperage program is commendable; using only the finest French cooperage. All wines are produced from
100% Bugay Vineyards estate fruit and include Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel and Rose’ of Syrah.
Cabernet Franc, a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, is the subtler and more delicate of the Cabernets. Today Cabernet Franc produces outstanding single varietal wines across the wine-producing world. Somm Secret—One of California's best-kept secrets is the Happy Canyon appellation of Santa Barbara. Here Cabernet Franc shines as a single varietal wine or in blends, expressing sumptuous fruit, savory aromas and polished tannins.
Home to a diverse array of smaller AVAs with varied microclimates and soil types, Sonoma County has something for every wine lover. Physically twice as large as Napa Valley, the region only produces about half the amount of wine but boasts both tremendous quality and variety. With its laid-back atmosphere and down-to-earth attitude, the wineries of Sonoma are appreciated by wine tourists for their friendliness and approachability. The entire county intends to become a 100% sustainable winegrowing region by 2019.
Sonoma County wines are produced with carefully selected grape varieties to reflect the best attributes of their sites—Dry Creek Valley’s consistent sunshine is ideal for Zinfandel, while the warm Alexander Valley is responsible for rich, voluptuous red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are important throughout the county, most notably in the cooler AVAs of Russian River, Sonoma Coast and Carneros. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah have also found a firm footing here.