A cocktail of grenadine and orange liqueur garnished with an olive provide aromatic depth on the nose. The nose is contrasted by a palate of everything dried: figs, herbs, cranberries, and prunes. Bright acid, tannins, and elevated alcohol carry the finish.
Estate Vineyard Block: CF1 & CF2
Yeast: Rhone 2226
Cold Soak: No
Fermentation Duration: 18 days
Malolactic Fermentation: No
Oak Treatment: 1 2nd-use oak French barrel and 1 3rd-use oak French barrel
Additional Notes: Grapes dried on vine 2 months after traditional harvest; fruit was whole cluster foot pressed; wine rested in barrels for 8 months
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Brix at Harvest: 27.1
Alcohol: 15.9%
Residual Sugar: 0.6%
Acid: 6.6 g/L
pH: 3.92
Harvest Date: January 3, 2018
Bottling Date: September 13, 2018
Cases Produced: 62
Vegan Friendly: Yes
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