Horse Heaven Hills
2016 The Reserve Cabernet Franc-Merlot
| Product | Price | Club | QTY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
750 ml | $35.00 | $28.00 |
Tasting Notes
This intense blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot opens with aromas of dark fruits and a pretty floral note. Flavors of black cherries and purple plums fill the mouth, joined by an undertone of cassis, and balanced with subtle acidity. The sturdy tannin structure lends weight and supports a lengthy finish.
Food Pairings
Pasta with red sauce, roast duck or chicken, grilled Portobello mushrooms, dark chocolate
WINE ANALYSIS
Blend:
63% Cabernet Franc, 37% Merlot
Aging:
The wine aged over 19 months in 46% new French oak barrels where malolactic conversion occurred.
Alcohol:
15.0%
TA:
0.54 g/100 mL
F:
Cabernet Franc and Merlot were fermented together with the former providing a fruity core and the latter adding richness and body.