Winemaker Notes
Aromas of red berry fruits and black raspberry accentuate rich flavors of plum and red berries with a soft tannins and a lush, ripe finish.
Blend: 75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Pretty violet perfume wafts from this aromatic Cabernet Franc. The palate is lush, with black cherries offset by streaks of cranberry and currant acidity. Expansive on the finish, its silky supple mouthfeel lingers long after the last sip.
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.
Funneling the moderating effect of the Atlantic Ocean inland, the Hudson River’s shale, slate, schist and limestone soils support the production of white varieties such as Riesling, Chardonnnay and the French hybrid, Seyval Blanc.
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