V. Vineyards 2016 Owl's Rock Vineyard, Cabernet Franc
Only 125 cases produced. Robert Parker/ James Suckling Scores to be released soon, but a total show-stopper!!! The Wine Estate Grown, Sonoma Valley. The 2015 Owl's Rock Vineyard, Cabernet Franc is 100% Cabernet Franc. 100% barrel fermented and 100% Malolactic Fermentation. Aged 26 months in 80% new French Oak. The alcohol content is 14.7% Mr. Hoefliger’s Tasting Notes Color: Deep, shiny eggplant with touches of cranberry on the rim On the Nose: Explosion of spices and herbs, such as Tarragon, bay leaf, thyme & rosemary, evolving on fresh blueberries, milk chocolate and black pepper On the Palate: Soft and velvety entrance evolving on a silky and fruity mid-palate, evolving on granular tannins with touches of fresh plums, macerated raspberries, elderberries and dried cranberries