”plum graphite and earth in the nose. Focused savory notes of black fruits blackberry plum and red currant. Hints of anise eucalyptus and earth typical of the grape come together to provide a wine of elegance. A solid chinon fresh and delicate with a tasty and balanced finish.” – la varenne
A perennial blending component of our Reserve wines of the past this 2018 is our first major release of a 100% Cabernet Franc and we could not be more delighted with this weightless sublime beauty! It has intoxicating aromas of violets and juniper berries. On the palate it is seamless ethereal and long. It is like fine transparent silk blowing gently in the wind. Flavors of cranberry and cedar ripple and weave lingering for minutes.
From grapes grown at a height of 350 meters on the slopes of the Ephraim Hills this wine is matured in oak barrels for 18 months and in the bottle for 10 more until a complete synergy of aroma and flavors is achieved. Classic cabernet franc aromas.
Winemaking Composition: 100 % Cabernet franc. The grapes were hand picked and immediately cooled to fix the aromatic compounds responsible for color. Tasting Notes: The wine opens with wild herbs to an expansive core of black raspberry and strawberry accented by delicate cinnamon and dark chocolate. The palate shows clean slate-like minerality; chocolaty pliable tannins and an elegantly acidic backbone.
