2021 Cabernet Franc – Dell Valley Vineyard

Classic Cabernet Franc bell pepper, with more unique notes of sweet sage and fresh oregano, coriander, ripe red plum, and intoxicating purple flowers and even jasmine. The nose and palate are incredibly balanced and finessed, lingering even after the full weight of its body is gone.

Fermented in oak fermenter for 9 days after a 48 hour cold soak, then pressed off the skins to continue fermenting. Aged for 10 months in neutral oak fermenters.

Pair to the finest cut of Prime Rib, Italian sheep's milk cheeses, or grilled veggie skewers.

Dell Valley Vineyard, Hudspeth County, Texas. Continuously planted since 1987, deeply rooted in sloped sandy, caliche soils at over 3,500 ft elevation, sitting next to vast alfalfa fields outside of any currently designated American Viticultural Area. Tended by Philipe, whose experience with growing grapevines began at an early age on the French island of Corsica.

Elevation: 3,650 to 5,000 ft. Soil: Sandy loam over caliche soil. Age of vines: 6 years.