First sniff: reduction, smoke. Deep purple in color. Estate grown 78% Can Franc, 16% Cab Sauv, 2% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot. Dark cherry, blueberry pie, basil, iron, lavender, rosemary. Fruits turn red on the palate: cranberry. ??in general 62-75% new French oak for this wine (whereas 100% new French oak on Pritchard Hill Estate Cab Sauv). High acidity, elevated medium grained tannins. Finishes with a touch of RS. 14.5% abv.
First sniff: reduction, smoke. Deep purple in color. Estate grown 78% Can Franc, 16% Cab Sauv, 2% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot. Dark cherry, blueberry pie, basil, iron, lavender, rosemary. Fruits turn red on the palate: cranberry. ??in general 62-75% new French oak for this wine (whereas 100% new French oak on Pritchard Hill Estate Cab Sauv). High acidity, elevated medium grained tannins. Finishes with a touch of RS. 14.5% abv.
Sep 5th, 2022
Napa Valley, California, USA
