2022 Gainey Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara

2022 Gainey Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara

Original price was: $34.95.Current price is: $29.95.

Description

In eastern Santa Ynez Valley where warm sunny days are counterbalanced by very cold nights, and nutrient deficient rocky soils like serpentine, shale and gravel mixed with clay are predominant, Cabernet Franc thrives!  Here is the perfect example and thank you Gainey, it’s VALUE priced!!

The winery’s approach is similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, except the wine is aged for a shorter period of time in used oak.  This deft touch assures a charming display of complexity and aromatics.  A small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is added to the final blend to bolster the wine’s structure.

Dark purple hue bursting with bright aromas of blue and black bramble fruits, violets, mixed dry herbs, tobacco and graphite, the smooth and rounded palate impressions are sublime and simply charming to drink now, but should hold another five plus years.  250 cases produced  14.2% alcohol.