Our first release of Cabernet Franc is loaded with mouthwatering candied cherry fruit complemented by sweet herbes de Provence with hints of spicy French oak.
Saviah Cellars crafted this fine Cabernet Franc with premium fruit from McClellan Vineyard and Seven Hills Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley.
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APPELLATION:
Walla Walla Valley
VINEYARDS:
Seven Hills Vineyard
McClellan Estate Vineyard
TECHNICAL NOTES:
pH 3.72
TA 0.61 g/100mL
Alcohol 14.1% By Volume
FERMENTATION:
Small open top stainless steel tanks. The cap was punched down three times per day by hand. After gently pressing the young wine was transferred to French oak barrels to complete fermentation.
BARREL AGING:
100% French oak barrels
40% New French oak
Aged 21 months
CASES PRODUCED:
191 cases
BOTTLING DATE:
June 16, 2008
RELEASE DATE:
November 1, 2008