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2001 Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes

This wine is ruby red in color with a powerful cedar and vanilla nose. Juicy red berries and mint are evident on the palate and highlights of French oak and toasted caramel toffee are evident on the palate. The distinctive Howell Mountain terroir is expressed through the firm yet integrated tannins with a slight minerality on a long finish.

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Technical Information

Winemaker: Bill Smith and Kim Nichols

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 93% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest Date: September 15th & October 5th, 2001

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: 15.0 % by volume

Total Acids: 0.570 g/100 mls

Wine pH: 3.68

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 351 – 750 ml/12 Bottle Cases