Winemaker Notes
The 2019 Cuveé Lizzie references the Loire Valley in all the right places. It was fermented 100% whole cluster and spent minimal time in barrel to capture the fresh earth tones. Bright fruit is balanced by an explosion of soft, savory, umami goodness that begs for a picnic and a good cheese board. Deep cherry, white pepper, maitake mushrooms, freshly turned earth, pine needles, medium weight lingering finish.
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.
On the far western edge of the larger Sonoma Coast appellation, the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA hugs right up against the Pacific coast. Vineyards, planted at rugged elevations between 920 to 1,800 feet, occupy only two percent of the total land in the AVA. Fort Ross-Seaview growers believe that the region boasts an ideal mix of sunshine, cool air and beneficial stress for producing high quality Chardonnay and Pinot noir.