2022 Cabernet Franc – Santa Barbara County

$25.00

  • Clone: Coquelicot Vineyard: 332 and Tinaquaic on 3309 rootstock
  • Vineyard: Coquelicot Estate (10′ x 6′ Spacing) – CCOF
  • Soil Series: Ballard gravelly fine sandy loam
  • Appellation: Santa Barbara County
  • Harvest date: September 24th & 27th , 2022
  • Brix at harvest: Average 20.50 brix
  • Fermentation: 100% Whole Cluster. Carbonic Maceraion. 12 Days.
  • Elevage: Neutral French oak barrels (225L & 500L), Concrete Tank (32HL) & Concrete Egg 
  • Aging: 6 months
  • Production: 900 Cases

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Description

Our commitment to sustainability and organic practices is reflected in our winemaking process. These grapes were carefully hand harvested and grown using only organic methods . We then fermented the grapes using the carbonic maceration technique, with 100% whole clusters being utilized in large sealed oak tanks. To ensure a thorough fermentation, we perform daily pump overs and remove any excess juice. After nearly two weeks, the grapes are pressed and the juice blended back with the previously removed juice and allowed to complete fermentation. It was then racked to barrels and concrete tank the following day. We rely on native yeasts and bacteria for both primary and secondary fermentation, and avoid the use of sulfur during harvest. To stay true to our minimalist (lo-fi) philosophy, we add a total of 25 ppm so2, and the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Drink chilled!

Additional information

Weight 3 lbs
Dimensions 3 × 3 × 10 in