Our 2014 Cabernet Franc marks our first release. Hand Crafted limited production wines of distinction. Knights Valley Cabernet Franc selected vineyard rows were handpicked and sorted and narrowed down to the final two barrels. Aged 27 months in 100% new French oak and bottle aged and cellared to allow layered complexities to mature and develop. this wine was crafted to be aromatically expressive and capable of aging. Boasting intense aromatics of baking spices, vanilla, cedar, and dark fruits, from its development in the barrel this wine is exceptionally complex and evolves in the glass sip by sip. After a few minutes blueberries, blackberries, red cherry, and herbal notes of black tea and toffee awake out of the glass as flavors continue to evolve most notably nuances of dark cocoa powder and mocha. On the palate, this Cabernet Franc shows flavor notes of tart cranberry, bing cherry and ripe raspberry. Intertwining layers are followed by hints of blueberry, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla which round out the finesse of this full-bodied wine. The expression of these wine characteristics are benchmark characteristics for the vineyard terroir of this highly sought after single vineyard in Knights Valley. Enjoy now or over the next 10-15 years. Decanting 20-40 minutes is recommended 48 cases produced