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Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2017 Red Hills Estate Cabernet Franc

Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2017 Red Hills Estate Cabernet Franc

Opulent...
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WE 93
Opulent...
Wine Enthusiast

Mission Codename Franc 'n Horse

We tried to warn you! The Petit Verdot FLEW out of here in record time.

Not surprising. It had all the right stuff and those who scored some will be very happy.

But guess what?

We have another similarly compelling big red from them.

This time it’s CAB FRANC! 93 POINTS from Wine Enthusiast, just over $30, and another never-before-seen varietal in the masterful hands of Hawk and Horse.

About those hands… By now you may know about their winemaker, Dr. Richard Peterson. Haven’t heard of him? You’ve surely heard of Screaming Eagle and Heidi Peterson Barrett. Get this - before Heidi, it was her dad, Dr. Peterson who led the first four vintages of Screaming Eagle into cult stardom.

This stuff doesn’t tread lightly either. A full-tilt display of richness reminds us of blueberry pie, raspberry danish, Nilla wafers, and cocoa nibs all melted down into some outrageously tasty concoction. Ripe and toasty, it delivers a howitzer blast straight into your flavor muzzle. A good thing if you’re into that kind of wine. Still, you will be better off diluting it with your favorite fatty protein feast.

Same as before, we have less than normal. And like before, if you can score some, you’ll be happy you did.

93 Points – Wine Enthusiast

“Opulent vanilla and milk-chocolate aromas lead to a firm, moderately tannic palate and concentrated blueberry and dark chocolate flavors in this full-bodied wine. Delicious now, it should be even more complex after 2024.”

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What the Winery Says 2017 Red Hills Estate Cabernet Franc

Hawk and Horse Vineyards
Hawk and Horse Vineyards
Consulting winemaker
Dr. Richard Peterson
Varietal
100% Cabernet Franc
Vintage
2017
Alcohol
14.3%
Appellation
Red Hills, Lake County
Vineyard
100% Hawk and Horse Estate
Soils
Cortina (gravel), bale loam (sand), Pleasanton loam (clay)
Harvest dates
September 27 - October 1, 2017
Yields
3 tons/acre
Aging
22 months
Barrels
100% new French oak

About the Winery Hawk and Horse Vineyards

Hawk and Horse Vineyards Winemaker Dr. Richard Peterson
Hawk and Horse Vineyards Winemaker Dr. Richard Peterson
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