Red Willow Vineyard Cru Carbonic Cabernet Franc

Purple to ruby red in color, medium pigment extraction, very good clarity. Cherry and perfumed floral notes in nose with a hint of prune. Vanilla-mint flavor followed by red fruit and black pepper flavors, moderate skin astringency, good amount of seed tannin bitterness on first pour. First time I can remember trying a Cabernet Franc that’s gone through carbonic maceration. Stylistically austere, tight, interesting mix of acids while main flavors initially seem to be from the carbonic maceration. After 40 minutes, more fruit flavors emerge with aeration - cherry with some raspberry and cranberry. Bought at tasting room. This is also the first wine I’ve opened at my new flat in Bothell WA