- Organic Farming
- 100% Cabernet Franc
- Happy Canyon and Rock Hollow vineyards
- Soils: sandy and clay loams and alluvium
- Native Yeast and partial whole cluster
- Vinified in open top oak and stainless steel tanks
- Elevage in neutral oak barrels
- Zero sulfur added during vinification, elevage, and bottling
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Ynez
Variety:
Cabernet Franc
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-LUD-70-23 | 12/750ml |
Tasting Notes
Black cherry, tomato leaf, violets, graphite on the nose. Pomegranate, plum, dried herbs on the palate.
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2024-08-15
"The 2023 Cabernet Franc Sans Soufre is a dark, potent wine. Purplish/black fruit, lavender, licorice and cloves bring out the darker side of the variety. The Sans Soufre is usually a bit brighter than this. The 2023 is noticeably dark, reflecting the late harvest and a slight change in vineyard sources."
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2024-10-10
"Sourced predominantly from Happy Canyon and Ballard Canyon, the 2023 Cabernet Franc Sans Soufre is pure and vibrant on the nose. It straddles dark and bright fruit aromas with fresh herbs and pottery clay notions. The palate is a lovely combination of playful and serious, with a spry, savory texture that concludes with a weightless, succulent finish."