2021 Cabernet Franc Rosé

SMELLS LIKE:  rose petal, strawberry, hibiscus, apricot, wet stone

TASTES LIKE:  ripe strawberry, cherry, honeydew melon, spice, citrus

MOUTHFEEL:  balanced acidity, structure, and fruit with a lengthy, dry finish

DRINK WITH:  steamed mussels, shrimp pasta, asparagus & prosciutto pizza

The 2021 growing season started with a cool, dry spring and an early bud break in April. A July heat dome sent temperatures soaring to previously unseen heights for the state, topping out in Walla Walla at 116 degrees! Above average temperatures lasted for the rest of the summer. Finally, the weather cooled at the end of August and brought perfect ripening conditions for an ideal, unrushed harvest season.

Although the heat produced lower yields across the region, the grapes held beautiful concentration and acidity, with immense taste, mouthfeel, and color. Wines from the 2021 vintage are extremely balanced, forecasting their age-worthiness and drinkability for years to come!

100% estate; sustainably farmed.

Founding member of VINEA.

VARIETALS:  100% Cabernet Franc

VINEYARDS:  72% Summit View, 28% Waliser

APPELLATION:  100% Walla Walla Valley

OAK PROGRAM:  100% Stainless Steel

HARVEST DATES:  9/29/21 – 9/11/21

FINISHED ALCOHOL: 13.9%

PRODUCTION:  526 cases