Pedroncelli Barrel Select Cabernet Franc 2017

Cabernet Franc | Barrel Select v.2017 SONOMA COUNTY, DRY CREEK VALLEY Estate Vineyard:Grown in the heart of the renowned Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County, these grapes are farmed on the Pedroncelli estate. Situated on the bench above the valley floor, this vineyard gains its personality from the soil and the location’s microclimate. Cabernet Franc was planted in 1993 to compliment the Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. We make this small lot wine so this varietal can shine on its own. The vineyard is sustainably farmed, hand pruned and hand-harvested. Winemaking:The year began with plenty of rain giving the vines much needed water. A warm summer bumped the aromatics and flavors while the fruit developed. Intense heat over Labor Day weekend accelerated picking dates for all vineyards and the Cabernet Franc was harvested on September 15. The vintage created concentrated sugars and phenols. The crushed grapes were transferred to the fermentation tank to cold soak for 24 hours and then i