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Wine Details
Price:
$15.99 per bottle
Description:
This Estate Rose' from Vin du Lac bursts with fruit intensity, yet possesses depth & structure. 25% 2004 Estate Sangiovese was barrel fermented after early pressing for tannin retention & barrel character. 75% 2005 Estate Cabernet Franc was given 24 hours skin contact & then steel fermented to maximize strawberry & rhubarb flavors. The intense fruit herbaceousness of the Cabernet Franc combines with the earth, tobacco & subtle smoke flavors of the Sangiovese to create a wine that is light & refreshing, yet rich, structured & hearty enough to serve as an excellent food & holiday wine.
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Varietal Definition
Cabernet Franc:
Cabernet Franc is an accessible, spicy, herbal, dark blue grape variety that is often compared to Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc tends to be softer and has less tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon, although the two can be difficult to distinguish. Sometimes the French refer to Cabernets, which could mean either of the two grapes. Its typical aromas include an herbaceous and pronounced peppery nose, even in ripe fruit, and something eerily like tobacco. The Cabernet Franc ripens at an earlier stage, which gives it reason to exist in the Bordeaux area. In the Loire, where we find it a lot, it gives a clear red fresh and fruity wine.
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