2022 Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes
Bold and expressive, our 2022 Cabernet Franc opens with captivating aromas of black cherry, blueberry compote, and huckleberry jam layered with undertones of pipe tobacco, black licorice, and roasted garden herbs. Full-bodied and well-structured, the palate reveals generous secondary flavors of fresh dates and red currant, accented by hints of seared sandalwood. Polished tannins carry the wine to a long, elegant finish with lingering notes of French oak.
Vineyard Designation
100% Estate Grown
Vintage Notes
The 2022 growing season in the Yakima Valley was marked by a cool spring and delayed bud break, followed by a burst of growth in mid-summer as temperatures finally rose. We carefully managed yields to ensure full ripeness. A warm, extended fall provided ideal hang time, with no frost events, resulting in excellent flavor development. Although harvest ran about three weeks later than usual, the vintage produced wines with ripe fruit, balanced acidity, and great aging potential.
Winemaking Notes
The 2022 Cabernet Franc hails from select reserve-tier blocks of our estate vineyard, meticulously managed and cropped to lower yields for optimal ripeness and flavor concentration. Hand-harvested in late October, the grapes were destemmed, optically sorted, and cold-soaked for 48 hours before fermentation with a select yeast strain. Gentle punch-downs and aerated pump-overs ensured balanced extraction over 13 days on the skins. Aged 22 months in French oak (48% new, 40% 2 to 3-year-old, and 12% neutral), the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, with lees stirred twice monthly for the first three months to enhance roundness, structure, and finesse.
* Produced in a Vegan Manner (No animal byproducts used in the production of this wine)
Food Pairing
• Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic
• Herb-Roasted Chicken with Thyme and Sage
• Ribeye Steak with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese
• Caramelized French Onion Soup with Gruyère Crouton
• Skirt Steak with Warm Farro, Chickpea, and Kale Salad
• Savory Beet Tart with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
- Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Appellation: Yakima Valley
- Cases Produced: 251 cases
- Alcohol: 13.9%
- pH: 3.79
- Acidity: 5.9 g/L
- Ageability: Enjoy now through 2038 with optimal maturity in 2033