Valentine's Day

JOSH'S NOTES - 2022 CABERNET FRANC
Cabernet Franc coming from two totally different sites - predominantly our LeFore Estate in the Rocks District, and rounded out with 26% Cabernet Franc from our Schafer Estate up in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Classic herbal tones of the varietal, hints of blue fruit and freshly ground coffee. Super soft with great energy and length to the finish. The small addition of Merlot adds just a hint of sex appeal. Drink now through the next 10 years!

APPELLATION
Walla Walla Valley

BLEND PROFILE
90% Cabernet Franc
10% Merlot

BARREL/AGING PROGRAM
22 months in 25% new French oak and 75% neutral French oak barrels

JOSH'S NOTES - 2022 MERLOT
Pure 100% Merlot coming from McQueen and Schafer - two hillside sites on opposite ends of the Walla Walla Valley. Red and blue fruit, very pretty aromatics, and a subtle sense of balsamic. The wine is ultra silky, soft, so pleasing with bits of sandalwood and a great finish. Drink now through the next 10 years!

APPELLATION
Walla Walla Valley

BLEND PROFILE
100% Merlot

BARREL/AGING PROGRAM
22 months in 50% new French oak and 50% neutral French oak barrels