A blend of 90% Cabernet Franc, 4% Syrah, 3% Riesling, and 3% Petit Manseng. The most savage vintage yet. It’s deep and bloody, dripping with meaty fruit. The broad shoulders will help it age gracefully with time, but this is no brute. Its elegant baking spice and dried floral components compliment its power. 232 cases produced.
FRUIT SOURCES
Baer Ridge Cabernet Franc, Bailey Cabernet Franc, Quaker Run Syrah, Shenandoah Vineyards Riesling, Mount Airy Petit Manseng.
WINEMAKING
Co-fermented with 20% whole cluster with ambient yeasts. Aged for 10 months in neutral French 228L barrels. Bottled unfiltered.
CHEMISTRY
pH: 3.84
TA: 5.5 g/L
Free SO2 at bottling: 24 ppm
Alcohol: 13.5% abv
RS: 0.2 g/L
Malic Acid: 0.04 g/L
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