Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Acid
6.5 g/L
pH
3.84
Bottling Date
October 13, 2022
Residual Sugar
3.1
Alcohol %
13
2022 Cabernet Franc
In Stock
Only 140 cases were produced of this premium, terroir-driven Cabernet Franc.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Elegantly perfumed and delicate, with notes of bell pepper, black currant, dark plum, cherry, tobacco, dried violet, and volcanic rock. The palate presents a delicious array of red plum, blueberry, pepper, baking spice, and sun-dried tomato.
Vineyard Notes
2022 was marked by extremes. First, we experienced a remarkably long and wet spring, which transitioned into a blistering summer, followed by an extended ripening season with little threat of smoke and ideal conditions. However, towards the end of the year, we faced catastrophic freezing.
This wine consists of 100% Estate-grown and organically farmed grapes. It was a very forgiving vintage with perfect fruit. The 2022 wines will age for 7 - 15 years and develop into world-class examples of Bordeaux varieties here in the South Okanagan. This is a rare, classic vintage from BC that we suggest collecting, as the 2022 French Door red wines are our best vintage yet!
Production Notes
The grapes were destemmed and fermented whole in our three-ton Tonneau wooden tanks. Pump-overs were conducted twice a day for 30 minutes under dry ice with one delestage. The Tonneau was maintained at 30 degrees Celsius post-fermentation to develop tannins and colour. The free-run juice was drained directly into barrels, primarily Sansaud neutral barrels, while the pressed wine was put into neutral puncheons. Subsequently, the wine was aged for 14 months with one racking in July into fifth-fill barrels. The final blend consists of a selection of our top barrels that showcase classic Cabernet Franc characteristics, focusing on perfume and complexity.