Warm weather enthusiastically welcomed the spring of 2013 and
brought bud-break slightly ahead of schedule. Warmer than
average temperatures throughout the early and middle parts of the
growing season showed promise of a great vintage. As the season
progressed, the summer brought moderate rainfall, which when
coupled with the high temperatures created high disease pressure
within our vineyards. Diligent leaf-pulling and fruit-thinning
relieved an abundance of stress from our grapes and resulted in
beautiful fruit, fully-ripened and without disease. The wines
produced from the 2013 vintage are finessed with bright fruity
flavors and fine, elegant tannins.

Beautifully rustic aromatics with concentrated notes of stewed
berries and wood spice. Cocoa and cigarbox notes bring forth a
dark richness on the nose that nicely complements notes of dark
fruit. The palate is savory and meaty with layers of bramble, sweet
spice, and clove. This medium-bodied Cabernet Franc has bright
acidity and generous tannins. Pair with saddle of rabbit, wild game
or roast chicken with chantrelle mushrooms & sweet peas.

Aged for 10 months in neutral oak barrels.

Bottling Date: 8/28/14