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2020 Florez Sweet Cavendish Cabernet Franc, Santa Cruz, California
$44.99
Winemaker’s note: “The focus at Florèz Wines has always been French varieties and I can’t help myself but try different varieties when the opportunity arises. While I am largely inspired by the Cab Francs of the Loire this is unabashedly a rustic Californian expression boasting ripeness and structure. Sweet Cavendish is a brand of sweet pipe tobacco that I felt matched the mood of this wine.”
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc
2020
Vineyard: Cooper Garrod, Santa Cruz Mountains. Sandy Clay Loam – Eroded Alluvial soil. Organic (CCOF), historically dry- farmed but the drought has prompted them to introduce irrigation when needed.
Making of: Fermented in a concrete, beeswax-lined fermenter. 80% whole cluster and 20% destemmed for juice, with a combination of pumpovers and punchdowns to keep the native fermentation happy. After 2 weeks, the fruit was pressed at dryness. The wine was aged in barrel for 18 months sur lie – James’s first over-vintaged wine. One racking and bottled, with no sulfites added at any point.
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Florez
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Cabernet Franc
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Steak!, Pizza Night
- Characteristics No Sulfur, Wild Side
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