2022 Shenandoah Valley Cabernet Franc
2022 Shenandoah Valley Cabernet Franc
With its savory leaning aromatics and elegant mouth feel, Shenandoah Valley Cabernet Franc this texture can be reminiscent of pinot noir. The Shenandoah Valley is home to many vineyards growing cabernet franc, which can greatly range in attributes. We believe this grape can shine as a varietal wine when it is unencumbered by heavy new oak and long aging. The result is a wine that is both graceful in stature and compelling in detail, walking a fine line between subtlety and complexity. The aromas are a mingling of red and black fruits with rosemary, forest mushrooms and black pepper. The fruit/savory dynamic continues on the palate, which is rich with persistent, with ripe tannins and subtle acidity.
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Composition / Blend
96% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot
Size
750mL
Wine Specs
Vineyard Designation
Baer Ridge, Shenandoah Springs
pH
3.85
Aging
This wine was aged for 8 months in used French oak barrels. With proper cellaring, it should continue to develop over the next five to seven years.
Bottling Date
07/19/2023
Alcohol %
12.9
Winemaker Notes
We have been building on our strategy of Cabernet Francs by showcasing the multitude of places they are grown, The Shenandoah Valley bottling reflects two very different sites, stemming from one AVA. Though we talk about the regional bottlings as being fresher in style from our single vineyard wines, we always seek to not only embrace place. The Shenandoah Valley Cabernet Franc, had a classical Virginia vintage in 2022, reflected in the two vineyard picks contributing to this wine. In particular the north of the two vineyards near Woodstock is bringing darker fruits with depth and moderate concentration, while the Timberville vineyard balances and contributes savoury and ample aromatics. We are excited to offer the 2022 Shenandoah Valley Cabernet Franc as an expression of this vintage and region.
Aging
This wine was aged for 8 months in used French oak barrels. With proper cellaring, it should continue to develop over the next five to seven years.
