This is our eighth release of our Cabernet Franc was grown in a new vineyard on the eastern side of the Santa Clara Valley just east of Gilroy and is carefully tended by George and Lynda Green. They meticulously farm this vineyard to maximize quality. The 2022 growing season was challenging starting with a two week plus heat wave with temperatures above 110 F. That was followed by weeks of below normal temperatures giving the vines a chance to recover.
Cherry fruit leather and plum fruit aromas are framed by toasty marshmallow oak notes. In the mouth there are juicy medium tannins followed by plum, rhubarb and herbal notes. This wine is made for a pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon.
Verde Estate Vineyard
This amazing vineyard was planted in 2010 and is located at the foothills of the southern Diablo Range. It produces grapes of incomparable depth and flavor. The grapes were hand-picked at the peak of flavor and crushed within hours of harvest to ensure the flavor was maintained.