Winemaker Notes
Rooted in Italian tradition and crafted with Californian heart, the 202l Cabernet Francis a masterful blend of elegance and boldness. Greg's unique winemaking vision shines through, marrying vibrant red fruits with subtle herbal notes and a touch of smoky complexity. Aged patiently to develop a graceful structure and lingering finish, this wine sings with the rhythm of la buona tavola-a celebration of life, friendship, and great taste.
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Sourced from vineyards in Happy Canyon and produced by Greg Martellotto, owner and winemaker of Martellotto Winery, this Cabernet Franc delivers total elegance. Savoury wild herbs, sweet bay leaf and spearmint lead the aromatics, followed by cherry fruit and slivers of dark chocolate. Robust tannins provide good grip, while the acid-driven finish is clean, long, and mouthwatering.
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 eastern end of the Santa Ynez Valley, the rolling hills of the tiny Happy Canyon AVA produce top quality reds from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and whites from Sauvignon blanc. The region’s low-nutrient soil grows smaller vines and in turn, higher quality wine grapes.
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