2007 Cabernet Franc
NEW RELEASE!
Tasting Notes: Our 2007 Cabernet Franc displays a beautiful ruby color in the glass. On the nose it shows wonderful aromas of ripe, dark berries, sage, tobacco leaf and licorice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with added notes of plum and spice. The wine is framed by soft ripe tannins and sweet oak, but lingers on the long finish. Although very approachable now, this wine has the balance and structure to age well for several years.
Winemaker Comments: This 2007 Cabernet Franc is an intense, full-bodied version of the varietal. This year’s bottling also contains some Malbec to give the wine added structure and complexity. The wine was barrel aged for 22 months in a combination of French and Hungarian oak barrels (approximately 40% new). This wonderfully aromatic wine is best served with hearty red meat dishes.
Cases Produced: 171
Vineyard Sources: 75% Clos du Lac Vineyard, Block A (Cabernet Franc), 25% Naggier Vineyards (Malbec)
Harvest Date: Cabernet Franc, September 7, 2007; Malbec, September 19, 2007.
Bottling Date: July 8, 2009
Release Date: August 27, 2009
Alcohol: 14.7%
Retail: $22.00 / Bottle
Awards
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2007 Cabernet Franc (GOLD - 95 POINTS) Also one of the highest scoring winners (outside of our 98) in the Micro Winery category.
Cabernet Franc Wine Information
This balanced, full-bodied and intense Cabernet Franc is harvested from the "Block A Vineyard" in the Clos du Lac community of Placer County, California - our home vineyard. This extremely intense fruit has won awards for Casque Wines as well as a number of other wineries from Placer County and Napa County who purchase fruit from the Clos du Lac Vineyards in Loomis.
Awards for all vintages of this wine