Wine Library Friesen Vineyard
2023 Cabernet Franc – Friesen Vineyard
100% Cabernet Franc
- Vintage2023
- TypeRed
- AppellationTexas High Plains AVA
- VineyardFriesen Vineyard
- DrinkDrink now to 2033
When to drink it
Drinking at its peak - decant recommendedDrink now to 2033
Last tasted April 2025, from bottles kept at 58 to 59°F and out of the light. A bottle stored warmer will be further along than this.
- ABV
- 13.5%
- TA
- 6.05 g/L
- pH
- 3.76
- RS
- 1.23 g/L
- Cases Made
- 69
Tasting Notes
Fragrant and mouthwatering! Violets, rose, red berries, and bramble bush create the feeling of being outdoors, especially with the subtle earthiness on the palate. The palate is nicely dry, with perfect tannins and a roundness that the acidity folds nicely into. Decant.
Winemaking
Fermented in French oak barrels. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels and 50% neutral oak barrels for 18 months.
Food Pairing
Pair with a classic steak or another fatty food like Manchego cheese to complement the wine's acidity.
The Vineyard
Friesen Vineyard, located in Gaines County within the Texas High Plains AVA. In 2014, John Friesen diversified from his family's cotton and peanut farming to add grapevines. Today he farms 33 acres with nine varieties, from Cabernet Sauvignon to Petit Manseng, focusing on hands-on farming, biodiversity, and sustainability.
Friesen Vineyard, Gaines County, Texas High Plains AVA. Age of Vines: Under 8 years. Soil Type: Sandy clay loam. Elevation: 3,000 feet.