This Cabernet Franc Reserve is polished and bright with a beautiful dark garnet color. It is extremely confident with a nose of plum, black cherry, blackberry, brambleberry and a touch of baking spice like the clove in a spiced cookie. On the palate, we enjoy bright fruit, good balance and great tannin with the beautiful black cherry taking center stage. As the wine finishes, we experience soft integrated tannins which extend the finish and leaves us wanting the next sip. So many Cabernet Francs show a hint of pyrazine, not this wine. It is concentrated and luxurious, balanced and approachable. The wine is spectacular and a true reflection of the winemaking team’s commitment to crafting world class wines. This wine loves food. Pair it with grilled, smoked or roasted meats. An exceptional pairing would be smoked duck breast or brisket. The pot roast which fills the house with amazing aromas begs to be paired with this wine. For many who cannot wait another minute, open the wine and enjoy. If you have a little patience, you will enjoy this wine as it develops some lovely secondary and tertiary notes over the next ten years. In France we would consider this wine vin de garde – wine well suited for aging. Enjoy the wine through 2035. Serve this wine at 62° – 65°.

Bottlings: 750ml

Alcohol: 13.6%

Varietal: 98% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot