Kenefick Ranch Caitlin's Select Cabernet Franc 2016 750ml
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Napa Valley Red Wine
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore, the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.
Characteristics
Forest floor, tannin, acidity, blackcurrant, mint, eucalyptus.
Forest floor, tannin, acidity, blackcurrant, mint, eucalyptus.
Cabernet Franc aromas and flavors
As a varietal wine, Cabernet Franc is delicate and aromatic – particularly in its youth. It shares many of the same attributes of Cabernet Sauvignon, but is distinct by its pronounced green, vegetal note that can range from leafy and garrigue to green bell pepper. This has led many wine drinkers to incorrectly identify Cabernet Franc as unripe Cabernet Sauvignon, or even Carmenère.
In cooler viticultural regions, the variety exhibits graphite and red licorice notes with warmer climates showing more cigar and leather aromas. As an icewine, Cabernet Franc produces intense aromas and flavors of strawberry.
When blended with other varieties, it adds herbaceous accents of tobacco and dark spice as well as contributing a smoother and rounder mouthfeel.
