Raspberry and blackberry are highlighted on the nose, backed up by dried herbal notes. The palate features cherry cola and vanilla, with dusty tannins accented by baking spices through the finish.
Estate Vineyard Block: 68% CF2, 32% CF3
Tons: 6.4 (for Classic and Reserve)
Yeast: Indoor tank: FX10; Indoor bin: RC212; Outdoor tank: D254
Cold Soak: Indoor tank and bin: No; Outdoor tank: 17 days
Fermentation Duration: Indoor tank: 14 days; Indoor bin: 11 days; Ourdoor tank: 14 days
Malolactic Fermentation: Chris Hansen ML; fermentation lasted ~2 weeks
Oak Treatment: 31% neutral oak French and American barrels; 69% second or third fill oak French barrels
Additional Notes: Wine rested in barrel for 7.5 months. 2 of the third fill and 2 of the second fill French oak barrels were chosen as being of Reserve quality.
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Brix at Harvest: 23
Alcohol: 12.8%
Residual Sugar: 0.1%
Acid: 5.1 g/L
pH: 3.73
Harvest Date: November 4, 2017
Bottling Date: August 10, 2018
Cases Produced: 90
Vegan Friendly: Yes
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