Wines

2002 Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes

This wine is ruby red in color with hints of spearmint, cranberry, cherry, toffee, vanilla, leather and roses on the nose. Cedar, toasty oak, walnuts and red berries are evident on the palate. The distinctive Howell Mountain terroir is expressed through firm yet supple tannins.

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Technical Information

Winemaker: Kim Nichols

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest Date: September 27 and October 29, 2002

Type of Fermentation: 100% Stainless Steel Tank Fermentation w/3X's Daily Pumpovers

Length of Maceration: 38 Days

Barrel Regime: 100% French Oak, 60 gallon barrels, aged for 20 Months (65% new)

Alcohol: 14.8 % by volume

Total Acids: 0.60 g/100 mls

Wine pH: 3.59

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 132 – 750ml/12 Bottle Cases