Sale!
Cabernet Franc Bottle Shot

2020 Cabernet Franc, Miljenko’s Selection

Winery Exclusive Wine


Retail: $ 88.00

Member Only

The Wine

The 2020 Cabernet Franc, Miljenko’s Selection, is a full-bodied red that offers a fragrant floral bouquet of rosehip, fresh plum, and lily, followed by lush flavors of currants, red berries, and undertones of cardamom. The palate is soft and dense with silky tannins and a lingering aftertaste that leaves you wanting more.

Vintage

2020 was a challenging but ultimately one of the most rewarding vintages for us. One of the hottest vintages on record with multiple heat waves well over 100 degrees, vintage 2020 was also accompanied by exceptionally low rainfall: 50-60% below average. Despite the heat and drought, our vines were well prepared for the stress. Due to low rainfall in 2020, the vines prepared themselves for drought by producing less leaves, which requires less water. The heat and drought produced exceptionally low yields but with excellent quality – beautiful concentration and color in the reds.

Vineyard

Careful matching of clones and rootstocks in our Carneros vineyard produced a Cabernet Franc with a unique balance of freshness and complexity, along with an extraordinary density of velvety tannins. We farm our vineyards naturally, using the principles of regenerative agriculture, and they are certified organic.

Winemaker's Notes

Alcohol

14.1%

Fermentation

indigenous yeast

Harvest date

Sep. 29 – Oct.12, 2020

Sugar

23.5 Brix average

Bottling date

August 2022

Release Date

June 2023

Total acid

6.1 g/L

pH

3.58

Blend

86% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon

Related products