2021 Ravine Cabernet Franc
Our 2021 Ravine Cabernet Franc spent 18 months in French oak. In terms of barrel selections, we were looking for a more complete blend - harmony between tannins, acidity and structure.The Cabernet Franc was able to hang a bit longer than our other varietals in order to allow under ripe tannins to mellow out. This resulted in a Cabernet Franc with good concentration, good colour, and complete flavour.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Harvest Date
Mid October
Acid
5.8 g/L
pH
3.62
Aging
Drink now or cellar for up to 10 years
Residual Sugar
2.7 g/L
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A medium bodied red wine that is deep ruby in colour. Aromas of Cedar, blueberry, oak spice. Flavours of plum, blueberry, and intense stewed raspberry with balanced tannin structure.
Winemaker Notes
Our 2021 Ravine Cabernet Franc spent 18 months in French oak. In terms of barrel selections, we were looking for a more complete blend - harmony between tannins, acidity and structure. Because 2021 was such a challenging year, we had to look at colour, mouthfeel and aromatics in order to finish with a red wine that was full of fruit, but a bit more tamed. We were very careful with timing when it came to picking as rain always seemed to interrupt planning. We let the fruit hold on for as long as we could. The Cabernet Franc was able to hang a bit longer than our other varietals in order to allow under ripe
tannins to mellow out. This resulted in a Cabernet Franc with good concentration, good colour, and complete flavour.
Food Pairing Notes
Try pairing this Cabernet Franc with lamb meatloaf, penne with sausage and fennel, risotto-stuffed bell peppers, sage chicken with roasted butternut squash or eggplant parmesan.
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