2021 Westgate Cabernet Franc
2021 Westgate Cabernet Franc
Westgate - Cabernet Franc The Curtis Vineyard was selected for this Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc. This Vineyard’s soils are composed of a complex array of Chamise shaley loam, Linne clay loam and Arnold sand - With interspersed rocky soils and shale resulting in low yielding vines. All of which spreads out over the dramatic landscape of rolling hills, oak trees, valleys, and alined with perfect exposure to the sun.
The 2021 Cabernet Franc is from the Curtis Vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley. This has the classic aromatics that only Cabernet Franc can bring you, with hints of underbrush and pencil shavings on the nose. A wonderful core of dark spiced plum, dark berries, a hint of toast from the new oak, black pepper and leather are all nicely supported by good acidity and ripe tannins - which gives this wine exceptional length and a savory finish.
2021 Westgate Cabernet Franc
Varietal Selection: 100% Cabernet Franc
Growing Season: 2021 was a perfect vintage throughout the state. Warm fall conditions and cool nights resulted in a later harvest with significant hang time.
Brix at Harvest: 24.5 Brix.
Chemistry: Finished total acidity 0.59 with a pH of 3.72, Alc. 14.1%
Fermentation / Élevage: Aged in mostly used French barrels. 20% new. 20 months in barrel and bottled unfined, unfiltered.