WINEMAKER NOTES 2015 was an exceptional vintage in Sonoma. It produced full bodies wines with exceptional flavor and structure. The Sonoma Valley and Albini Vineyard terroir shows in our Cabernet Franc. It has the nose evoking warm blackberry tarts on a wood cutting board. The promise in the swirl is for an enveloping mouth feel generated by the glycerin developed by whole berry fermentation. The same method has produced a rich brambly berry taste with hints of dark chocolate, cedar and pie spice, all surrounded by soft tannins. The finish is dry and lingering. The perfect pairing would be Ribeye, Ossobuco, Pasta Arrabiata or Pepperoni Pizza. The 15th are slow developing and this wine will open up more if decanted or aerated before serving. Aging window 2021 to 2028