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A remarkably smooth crowd pleaser, Cabernet Franc and Merlot blended in Right Bank Bordeaux style. Bosky black cherry laced with anise, leather, toasted tobacco and cocoa. Lovely immediately on opening, yet even in 2019 this blend continues to evolve for a few hours, fattens and deepens, bringing out more dark-roasted coffee and
focused chocolate. A little fruit, a little savory, and a lot smooth. A balanced wine that works with any dish; bright fruit pairs with lighter fare, and dark flavors complement grilled and roast meats. A layered wine and favorite at Napa's Stanley Lane Smokehouse. Grown in cooler-climate Carneros hillsides, we call it a "Pinot Lover's Bordeaux"--smooth texture with savory character like a good pinot--but more oomph...
- VARIETAL: 54% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
- VINEYARDS: BT Vineyards and HYDE Vineyards, Carneros
- HARVESTED: October 2008
- RELEASED: April 2013
- pH: 3.76, TA: 5.8, Alc: 14.8%
- Cooperage; 100% French Oak, 40% New
- PRODUCTION: 308 Cases
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