2006 Lake County Cabernet Franc — $34
Release Price: $38 (subject to change)
Vineyard Location: Lake County
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Total Acidity: .6
pH: 3.8
Residual Sugar: .13
Alcohol: 14.9%
Cooperage: Sansaud French Oak
Aging: 26 months
Quantity Produced: 98 Cases
Winemaker’s Comments
(subject to change after bottling)
On top of a hillside vineyard in Lake County, our Cabernet Franc vines grow deep into rocky soil. In the bright afternoon sun these pieces of rock sparkle like diamonds and trap the heat into the soil for the long, cool nights. The result is a smooth, full-bodied elegant wine. Flavors of bright red candied cherry and dried cranberry introduce a palate of herbaceous cherry, cocoa and Tahitian vanilla. The finish of lingering, velvety tannins is accompanied by black cherry and dark cocoa. Enjoy with center cut short ribs braised in a red wine reduction sauce accompanied with a bold butternut risotto. This fuller body style of wine will age until 2015 when stored properly, but is enjoyable in its youth.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon (of which it is a parent), contributing elegant finesse and an often peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on growing region and the style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, and cassis, sometimes even violets and other herbaceous qualities. The Cabernet Franc wine's color is bright pale red. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon can be quite difficult to distinguish. Sometimes the French refer to Cabernets, which could mean either of the two grapes.
Preferred Pricing
1 - 2 cases: 10% off,
3 - 5 cases: 15% off,
6 + cases: 20% off
(does not apply to Library & Reserve wines).
Mixed cases allowed. Wine club members are given an additional 5% off on all purchases.
There is a minimum purchase of 6 bottles for all of our "future" selections. You may mix and match with other wines to place an order of 1 case (=12 bottles) to qualify for the 10% case discount.