2022 Estate Cabernet Franc
Walla Walla Valley
This is the fourth release of our Walla Walla Valley Estate Cabernet Franc. This wine was produced from grapes grown at Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard (Salmon Safe certified) at the western edge of the Walla Walla Valley. Our Estate Cabernet Franc blocks were planted in 1997.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley
Aging
21 months | 47% of the blend was in new oak and the balance was aged in two and three-year-old barrels
Bottling Date
May 30, 2024
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This stunning, garnet-colored wine opens with notes of white peppercorn, black licorice, bay leaf and wet stone, evolving to reveal dried violets, brambly fruit, subtle tomato vine, sweet herbs and oak spices. The plush palate showcases flavors of dark plum, berry and a kiss of sage, followed by sweet, dry tannins and a lingering mineral-laced finish.
Vineyard Notes
Planted in 1977, Woodward Canyon is the westernmost vineyard in Walla Walla Valley AVA, roughly 15 miles west of Walla Walla, Washington. There are 35 vineyard acres planted and several more acres of green belts that support native species such as western juniper, ponderosa pine, western sagebrush, arrowleaf balsamroot, and perennial wildflowers. Ritzville silt loam over fractured basalt, slope 15-18%, 750-850 ft. elevation. All grapes are Salmon Safe certified as is the wine.
Production Notes
Hand harvested and sorted. 48 hour cold soak. Fermented with Woodward Canyon native yeast in 2 ton stainless steel fermenters.
Winemaker Notes
Varietal composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Food Pairing Notes
The herbal complexity, red fruit character and subtle savory notes make it a perfect pairing for Moroccan Tagine with Lamb and Apricots.
Production
Case Production: 361 cases
Other Notes
This wine is balanced enough to enjoy now and, with proper cellaring, should age well for 10+ years. Store and serve at cellar temperature.