2020 Cabernet Franc, Silvaspoons Vineyards
Savor Ursa's first release of Cabernet Franc. Historically, Cabernet Franc is used as a blending grape in Bordeaux. It imparts unique characteristics to blends, adding complexity, structure, and intriguing aromatics. As a standalone wine, Cabernet Franc showcases its own distinct personality, with flavors ranging from red fruits and spices to earthy notes and refined tannins.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Alta Mesa
Harvest Date
September 25, 2020
Sugar
24.7 brix
Aging
16 months in 50% new French oak, 50% neutral
Bottling Date
April 2022
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Sage and roasted pepper aromas lead to flavors of dusty plum, raspberry, and dried strawberry
Vineyard Notes
This was the last vintage of the Cabernet Franc from Silvaspoons Vineyards. Grower Ron Silva planted the vines in the late 90s and felt they weren’t producing as well as when the vineyard was younger, so he pulled it out in 2021.
Food Pairing Notes
Lamb gyro, stuffed bell peppers with ground beef, rosemary chicken, turkey with cranberry sauce, chicken fried venison backstrap, chile relleno
Production
100 cases