2017 Carménère/Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes

Alluring aromas of red plums, crushed raspberries, vanilla bean, baking chocolate, ground coffee, dried herbs and roasted poblano pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate is dominated by macerated red fruits and white peppercorn while an iron component leads to light grip on the finish. 

The Specs

AVA: Red Mountain

Vineyards: Red Heaven and Scooteney Flats

Varieties: 80% Carménère and 20% Cabernet Franc

Harvest Date: 10/27/2017

Winemaking: Cold soak, NT112 yeast, extended maceration, natural malolactic fermentation

Oak: 21 months in 20% new French oak (Boutes Tradition Med+) and 80% neutral French oak

Bottling: Unfined and unfiltered

Alcohol: 15.0%

Cases produced: 117