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2022 Usonia Cabernet Franc 'New Suns' Cayuga Lake, USA
$33.00
Pre-order item. Expected to land early May 2025.
Biodynamic Conversion. 100% Cabernet france from New Suns, Usonia’s home vineyard, on the west side of Cayuga Lake. From two acres of Cabernet Franc planted in 2005 & 2017 on Cazenovia silt loam soils. The vineyard is treated without herbicides or insecticides and it is conversion to organics for the 2025 vintage. A cold snap in January resulted in lower yields across most vinifera varieties, while drought conditions persisted through much of the growing season until late August. As such, quantities were sharply reduced, but the fruit retained acidity and concentration at low sugar levels. The grapes were hand harvested on October 12th. Fully destemmed, with a gentle 3-week maceration and aged in neutral barrique for nine months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered in August 2023, with SO2 additions after malo (25ppm) and at bottling (25ppm).
Specs
- Country United States
- Region New York
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Usonia
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Cabernet Franc
- Food Pairings Spicy, Crunchy Greens, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Pizza Night, Gamey Meats
- Characteristics New York, Flexes w/ Food, Zippy