Wines

2003 Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes

This wine straddles the red-fruited, bright leafiness of Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley and the spice laden, supple texture of Bordeaux's Cabernet Franc bottlings with a personality entirely its own. Rose petal, cinnamon, raspberry liqueur and mocha aromas jump from the glass while the palate mirrors the nose with a purity of fruit expression that includes pomegranate, sweet red cherry and Mirabelle plum. The texture is at once silky and framed with graceful tannins, finishing with a complex gravel character indicative of the 27-year old Winery Vineyard from which it's grown.

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Technical Information

Winemaker: Kim Nichols

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 78.5% Cabernet Franc, 21.5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest Date: September 27 through October 29, 2003

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

Length of Maceration: 15 Days

Barrel Regime: 100% French Oak, 60 Gallon Barrels, Aged for 20 months (60% New)

Alcohol: 14.2 % by volume

Total Acids: 0.48 g/100 mls

Wine pH: 3.51

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 218– 750ml/12 Bottle Cases