The Profile: A deep, gorgeous ruby in the glass. It features complex aromas of dark bramble berries and ripe plum, beautifully accented by Cabernet Franc’s classic hints of fresh savory herbs and a touch of black pepper. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied, elegant, and deeply expressive, offering a plush, velvety texture and a long, smooth finish.
This late-ripening Bordeaux grape flourishes under the region's intense heat and arid climate. Once in the cellar, the fruit is treated with the winery's signature artisanal care.
The Handcrafted Edge: Cabernet Franc is known for its natural structure and distinct character. Rather than using harsh, mechanical pump-overs that can violently bruise the skins and extract bitter qualities from the grape seeds, the winemaker strictly punch downs the fermenting grapes completely by hand three times a day.
The Barrel Rest: This robust red rests quietly in the cellar for nearly two years in tight-grained French and American oak barrels. This slow maturation process naturally rounds out the corners, softening the native tannins and allowing the oak and fruit to seamlessly melt together.
