2010 Cabernet Franc Merlot
The warm growing season of 2010 was great for our red grape varieties. We were able to pick earlier than we have in the past (mid-October instead of early November) but were still able to achieve the ripeness we desire that leads to a bolder wine in the glass. We blended our Cab Franc and Merlot again as well (55% Cab Franc/45% Merlot), creating a fuller bodied wine with a long silky finish. Yet again, this wine holds true to our bold-style of red wine and can be enjoyed now or allowed to age in the bottle until an estimated peak at 2015.
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Appellation: |
Old Mission Peninsula |
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Harvest date: |
October 22nd, 2010 |
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Harvest sugar: |
23 degrees Brix |
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pH: |
3.65 |
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T.A: |
6.5 g/L |
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Alcohol: |
13% |
| Residual Sugar: | 0.4% |
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Barrel Notes: |
10 months, 5% in new French oak, 65% in 2nd fill, and 30% in 3rd fill French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation innoculated. |
| Tasting Notes: |
Dark cherry, anise, cinnamon and vanilla aromatics dominate while a mouthful of smooth tannin and bold fruit flavors complete the wine’s finish. |
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Production: |
376 cases |
