Cabernet Franc 2024

Our elegant Cabernet Franc displays a deep ruby-red color with violet hues. On the nose, it reveals aromas of red fruits such as raspberry and redcurrant, complemented by blackberry and plum, along with the variety's characteristic herbal notes of fresh green bell pepper and violet, followed by subtle hints of black pepper and spice. On the palate, it is fresh and well structured, with vibrant acidity, medium to medium-plus tannins, ripe red and black fruit flavors, and a persistent finish marked by delicate herbal and spicy notes.

The grapes for this Cabernet Franc are sourced from the San Vicente Valley in Baja California, a historic wine-growing region shaped by a Mediterranean, semi-arid climate and the influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean. Warm, dry growing seasons are moderated by coastal breezes and cool nights, creating a significant diurnal temperature range that helps preserve acidity while allowing the grapes to achieve balanced phenolic ripeness. The valley's predominantly clay and clay-loam soils, with alluvial components, provide good water and nutrient retention, contributing to fruit concentration and structure. This combination of maritime influence, warm days, cool nights and clay-rich soils gives the Cabernet Franc a distinctive balance of freshness, structure and ripe fruit expression, while allowing the characteristic herbal and spicy nuances of the variety to remain clearly defined.