2022 Oakville Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc

A study in restraint and precision, our 2022 Oakville Cabernet Franc offers equal parts structure and oh-so-intriguing layers of spice and perfectly ripened red fruits. Sourced from the well-drained gravels of Leopoldina Vineyard, and aromatic soils of Fortuna Vineyard, this bottling reveals the Cabernet Franc’s more austere, elemental character; its layers of earthen spice and structure unfolding gracefully with each sip. On the nose, a lively mélange of green tobacco leaf, crushed cilantro, and sandalwood unfurls, chased by high-toned cherry kirsch and seductive red cassis. A savory undercurrent of dried fennel and cumin, and a scree of cracked rainbow peppercorns grounds the fruit, adding dimension and focus to its lifted aromatics. On the palate, a delicate interplay of tension and freshness dances across the palate with a lightning-strike energy that carries through the finish. This is everything a Cabernet Franc should be: no gloss, no excess. Just clean lines and a savory, spice-laced silhouette.