2013 Harvest Notes:
The onset of the 2013 growing season may be regarded as more “average” for Virginia than 2012, which began very early. Bud Break began generally around the third week of April, and conditions in April and much of May remained cool. Scattered frosts occurred near the end of April and again in May, but that affected only the northern Shenandoah Valley and northern Virginia. The rains came in June and continued through July, and the egg-laying of periodical cicadas disrupted life for young vineyards with their egg-laying. August is normally dry, but not this year. In September the weather improved, becoming warm and unusually dry, with cool evenings – perfect for fruit ripening. Harvest went surprisingly well, with no tropical depressions or hurricanes to take their toll. Overall, it was a good year producing a superior vintage.
Tasting Notes:
This Cabernet Franc is beautiful, with teasing persistence and power. Think coffee, root beer, chocolate, Nutella, graham cracker and cherry liqueur. The judicious use of oak gives this wine intense structure; decant so it reveals itself. You will enjoy this wine for years to come.
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Unit | Units/Case | Type | UPC - bottle | SRP/Unit |
750ml | 12 | Glass | 7 84585 0---- - | $--.-- |
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Region: Central Virginia
Harvest: October 2013
Release: May 2015
Fermentation: 17% new French oak, 8% two-year French oak, 8% three-year American oak, 67% seasoned French oak barrels
pH: 3.63
Total Acidity: 5.5 g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.03%
Alcohol: 12.5%
Production: 300 cases
Optimum Drinking: 2015-2025
Arrowhead Vineyard at Annefield
Appellation: Virginia
Varietal Block Size: 1 acre
Vines: 729 planted in 2006
Clone: 332
Rootstock: Couderc 3309
Soil: Georgeville Series
Topography: 5 to 15 degree slope
Aspect: West
Elevation: 457 to 465 feet asl
Serve with ripe cheeses, tomato-based dishes, roast chicken or steak frites.