2021 Novum
2021 Novum
Novum is a blend that highlights some of the more unique attributes of Quaker Run. A vibrant expression of Cabernet Franc and Tannat, supported by Merlot, Novum demonstrates how two seemingly dichotomous varieties can work in harmony. Our focus on the elegant structure and aromatics of Cabernet Franc, are uniquely highlighted with the heft and brooding nature of Tannat. The nose presents with bright cherry and currant, fresh and vibrant leading to attributes of cola, Damson plum, baking spices and dried marjoram, supported by earthen and ever-generous forest floor notes. Textured and lively, with moderate density supported by a unique tannin and acid dynamic coming from Tannat.
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Composition / Blend
43% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 27% Tannat
Size
750mL
Wine Specs
pH
3.82
Aging
Aged in primarily larger format French and northern European oak, 35% new, for 16 months. This is drinking well now, in a young and intense way. It should develop well over the next five to seven years if properly cellared.
Bottling Date
3/13/2023
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
12.7
Winemaker Notes
Novum has always had a special place in my heart, it is a wine that always so uniquely expresses the vintage. We work with so many exciting Cabernet Franc sites, and have always found Tannat extremely complimentary to it, that this wine ends up being an exploration of Virginia. Novum continues to be an exercise in Cabernet Franc as expressed in a Bordeaux style blend. In 2016 we began to build the wine with fruit from Quaker Run, but we have since started working with two additional mountainside sites that have further elevated all of our top tier reds. One of these. The 2021 Novum veers into a weighted realm, with dense and nuanced aromatics from two clones of Quaker Run Cabernet Franc, blended with Tannat for structure and length, highlighted the bright fruit coming from Merlot.
Aging
Aged in primarily larger format French and northern European oak, 35% new, for 16 months. This is drinking well now, in a young and intense way. It should develop well over the next five to seven years if properly cellared.