Savage Grace Wines Copeland Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2017
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This is a one-of-a-kind wine in Washington, released just over six months after harvest at an alcohol level unheard of for red wines (or typically even whites) in the state. Fermented 20% whole cluster and aged for four months in neutral oak, the aromas are pure, bright and fruit filled, with notes of raspberry, ash, cherry and flower. The palate is lighter styled, showing elegance and purity, with light smoky notes on the finish.
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His vision is to make Old World style lower-alcohol, balanced, and expressive wines. He is continuing to deepen his core understanding of all stages in the vinification process, to put his philosophy of low-intervention winemaking into practice, where the grape, vineyard and vintage form a unique balance.
“SAVAGE” – echoes the struggle of the grape to withstand the stress of ripening, along with making wine that is true to the grape, site, and vintage.
“GRACE” – also his wife’s name, is symbolizing what he hopes to achieve as the end result a wine that is delicate, balanced, approachable yet expressive.
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.
