Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Leelanau Peninsula
Vineyard Designation
Aurora Cellars Estate
Harvest Date
10/30/2018
Acid
8.7
pH
3.44
Aging
19 months in French Oak
Fermentation
Processed via flash detente for color and tannin extraction
Residual Sugar
0%
Alcohol %
13.2
2018 Cabernet Franc
Silver Medal - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition; Gold Medal - 2023 TEXSOM Awards
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Hints of plum and blackberry followed by fresh herbs are found in this lovely example of Cabernet Franc. A rich but elegant wine, we recommend pairing this with roasted or grilled lamb, beef, or veal.
Wine Profile
Awards
2022 Jefferson Cup Invitational - Silver Medal; 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Silver Medal; 2023 TEXSOM Awards - Gold Medal
Vineyard Notes
The fruit used in this in vintage was grown in one of the vineyards with heavier Cabernet crops.
Food Pairing Notes
With its high acidity, medium-body and herbaceous aromas of green pepper and red fruits, Cabernet Franc is a perfect choice to pair with many foods, including steak, charcuterie, sausages, veal, or roasted chicken.
Other Notes
This wine is a blend of 95% Cabernet Franc, 3% Blaufränkisch and 2% Merlot.
