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2004 Conn Creek Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Buy Wines

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Tasting Notes

“This wine displays aromas of cocoa, dried black fruit, and subtle vanilla. On the palate, flavors of chocolate, spice and hazelnut are held together with an integrated acidity and nicely balanced tannins. Although it is enjoyable now, this wine will also enhance with two to three years of additional aging.”-- Jeff McBride, winemaker


The Vineyards
  • The 2004 harvest began with an earlier than normal bud break and early spring heat spell.
  • The growing season was gentle and temperate, allowing for enhanced maturation of fruit.
  • Crop levels were smaller than usual, which created wines with abundant aromas and juicy flavors.
  • The fruit for this Cabernet Franc comes predominantly from the Carpenter Ranch, located in the St. Helena area of Napa Valley. The Carpenter vineyard is approximately 20 years old and produces Cabernet Franc of mature distinction.
  • Grapes from the Collins Vineyard, also in St. Helena, and the Stagecoach Vineyard in Atlas Peak were also used in the final blend.
The Winemaking
  • Handpicked fruit was fermented with 15% whole berries to round out tannins and retain optimal fruit expression.
  • Fining post aging was incorporated to create a more supple wine.
  • The wine was barrel aged for 26 months in French oak barrels (40% new.)
Heritage Of Acclaim
91 pts., Wine & Spirits (2002 Vintage)
90 pts., California Grapevine (2001 Vintage)
Four Stars Restaurant Wine (2001 Vintage)
Highly Recommended California Grapevine (2000 Vintage)
93 pts., Wine Enthusiast (1999 Inaugural Vintage)
Gold Medal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (1999 Inaugural Vintage)
Gold Medal Dallas Morning News Wine Competition (1999 Inaugural Vintage)
Gold Medal National Orange Show Pacific Rim (1999 Inaugural Vintage)

The Food
  • Grilled pepper steak
  • Leg of lamb
Past Vintages
The Stats
Blend: 84% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon
Total acidity: 0.68g/100 ml
pH: 3.51
Alcohol: 14.5%

 

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