2022 Altura Collection Cabernet Franc, Sonoma Valley
95.5% Cabernet Franc, 4.5% Petit Verdot
A complex bouquet of dried plum mixed with warm cinnamon, mushrooms, and delicate hints of violets. The palate is savory and mouthwatering with flavors of cassis alongside sage, nutmeg, and a subtle minerality reminiscent of graphite. The finish lingers, with the continuation of the cassis and spices.
LABEL ART: Bright notes of dark cherry, dusty cocoa, plums, red currants, and a hint of lavender are the inspiration for the design and color of this piece.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Sonoma Valley
Acid
5.7
pH
3.58
Residual Sugar
2.28
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Sourced from Serres Vineyard in Sonoma Valley, this Cabernet Franc achieves a beautiful balance of ripeness and acidity thanks to the region’s warm days and cool evenings, resulting in a wine with both depth and freshness. The site’s low to moderate vine vigor naturally concentrates the fruit’s flavors, leading to an elegant and nuanced expression of Cabernet Franc. We add a small amount of Petit Verdot, also from Serres Vineyard, for enhanced color intensity, structure, and a layer of dark fruit complexity.
Winemaker Notes
Grapes were harvested in the early morning and destemmed to tank where they were cold soaked for 48hrs. The tank was then warmed to 87F and inoculated with FX10 yeast and fermented on the skins for 15 days before being drained and pressed. After settleing in tank the wine was transferred to barrels for 17 months before being bottled.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair with Moroccan Beef Stew, featuring tender beef with warm spices, raisins, and olives. The wine’s bright acidity and subtle herbal notes provide a refreshing balance to the stew’s richness, while its red fruit flavors echo its sweet and savory profile.