2019 Stonebridge Cabernet Franc Reserve
2019 Stonebridge Cabernet Franc Reserve
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Details
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Vintage: 2019
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Twenty Mile Bench VQAO
Alcohol: 13.7%
Barrels: 24 months in 30% new, 70% neutral French Oak Barrels
Production: 415 cases
More about Wine and Ratings
More about Wine and Ratings
The grapes for this single vineyard, small batch wine come from the Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation. The mineral-rich soils and elongated growing season, combined with classic elevage in French oak barrels, have led to a richly flavoured wine of excellent depth and layered complexity.
Wild fermented and aged in French oak barrels for 24 months.
Single Vineyard. Vegan Friendly.
Ratings: 92 David Lawrason 92 John Szabo 92 Michael Godel
Medals: Decanter Bronze (87)
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
By David Lawrason, Wine Align (Rating 92)
This single vineyard cab franc from an escarpment site on Twenty Mile Bench was
fermented and aged in French oak. It has a very pretty, lifted and detailed
nose with fine integration of raspberry fruit, subtle herbs, florals, vanillin
and cedary spice. It is medium weight, smooth and refined, although alcohol
heat does show on the finish. Tannins are firm but not green or austere. The
length is excellent.