Wines

2004 Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes

The aromatics speak of anise, dark cherry, bittersweet chocolate, rose petal, candied fruit and intense minerality. These characters carry on the palate where additional flavors of pomegranate and red cherry are conveyed by a wonderful texture, high acid tones and a long finish.

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2004 Cabernet Franc
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Technical Information

Winemaker: Christopher Carpenter and Kim Nichols

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 95% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest Date: September through October, 2004

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: 13.7 % by volume

Total Acids: 0.57 g/100 mls

Wine pH: 3.49

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 195– 750ml/12 Bottle Cases