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1998 Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes

This is a truly serious wine, ripe and full-flavored with hints of truffles among its dark berry flavors. There is no fleeting fruitiness in this Cabernet Franc. It is our Howell Mountain Pomerol, balanced with excellent structure and chemistry. This is a wine to savor next year or to brighten your golden years.

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1998 La Jota Cabernet Franc

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Accolades

90 Points The 1998 Cabernet Franc (250 cases) displays a complex, luxurious bouquet... More>

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Technical Information

Winemaker: Bill Smith

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot

Harvest Date: October 24th through October 25th, 1998

Type of Fermentation: 100% Stainless Steel Tank Fermentation w/2X's Daily Pumpovers

Length of Maceration: 12 Days

Barrel Regime: 100% French Oak, 60 gallon barrels, aged for 20 Months

Alcohol: 14.7% by volume

Total Acids: 0.59 g/100 mls

Wine pH: 3.89

Fining and Filtration: None

Release Date: January 2001

Case production: 218 – 750 ml/12 Bottle Cases