As one of the pioneers of producing a varietal Cabernet Franc, beginning in 1990, I have always enjoyed championing this intriguing grape varietal.  It was a difficult choice to make in 2001 to cease the bottling of Cabernet franc in favor of a Bordeaux style blend for our Blues Cuvee.  However, after deciding on the blend for our 2002 Blues cuvee, I had several hundred gallons of various Cabernet Franc lots left over.  I decided to blend these together and produce, once again, a Cabernet Franc.

The wine has the classic aromas of the Cabernet Franc grape.  Sweet cherry aromas accented with hints of earthy tobacco and cedar.  The wine is medium bodied with rich, complex flavors of cherries with a hint of sweet black licorice.  Moderate tannins and balanced acidity will enable this wine to age gracefully for another two to four years in the bottle.  This wine offers a complexity and depth of flavors comparable to wines costing much more.

This wine will accompany a variety of meals that might include sausages, smoked pork loin, and spicy andouille.

Rick Longoria
Winemaker
June 1, 2005

Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc: Vogelzang Vineyard: 45%
Gainey Vineyard: 36%
Alisos Vineyard: 19%

Alcohol by volume: 14.5%
Production: 129 cases
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