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Region: Oregon - Willamette Valley
Grapes: 50% Cabernet, 50% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 12.5%
Notes on the Wine
A red blend of 50% Cabernet from Borgo Pass Vineyard and 50% Cabernet Franc from Johan Vineyard. It is medium-bodied with a nice fruit acidity and a dry finish.
Notes on the Producer
nspired by the wines of the Loire Valley and vignerons like Didier Barouillet of Clos Roche Blanche (who was an over-the-phone consultant on the project), Thierry Puzelat, and Marc Ollivier of Domaine de la Pépière, Dana and Scott Frank set out to turn Oregon's "Pinotstocracy" on it's head. Semi-carbonic maceration, minimal punchdowns, no racking, and aging in old barrique for 10 months before finishing in tank leaves us with a super fresh Gamay, toping out at 11.5%. Oh, and we hear there is a Melon de Bourgogne in the wings as well!
