Andrew Murray Vineyards – E11even Cabernet Franc
United States
California
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins United States > California > Central Coast
Appellation Santa Ynez Valley
Varietal Cabernet Franc
Cepage 100% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking Hand sorted fruit crushed into small open top tanks for gentle punch down fermentation for 3 weeks.
Aging 22 months in French oak barrels (20% new)
Alcohol Content 14.5 %
Production 300 cases
Serendipity Markets California
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The Character
Tasting Notes This wine is unmistakably Cabernet Franc with aromas & flavors that are fruity and savory at the same time. We were able to pick this variety at optimum ripeness, towards the end of the vintage to reveal tart cherry and huckleberry mixed with toasty oak and pencil shavings. The silky tannins and long finish make this serious wine fun to drink.
Overall Unmistakably Cabernet Franc
Mouthfeel Silky tannins & long finish
Aromas Tart cherry and huckleberry mixed with toasty oak and pencil shavings
Selling Point Rich fare, BBQ, steak tacos, steak house fare
Sustainability Minimal Intervention / Augmentation
The Story
Of all the Bordeaux varieties that we grow, this is perhaps the best suited to our cooler coastal climate. Our uplifted mesa, cool breezes and gravelly/sandy well drained soils allow us to pick at the riper end of the Cabernet Franc spectrum while also still being able to preserve fresh, natural, balanced acidity. At the ripe end of the spectrum, we achieve blueberry and black fruits in addition to spicy, peppery, roasted notes of the variety.
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Brand Story
These wines have been works-in-progress for a decade or more. These new releases rank amongst the smallest production wines that I have ever released. They are all Estate Grown & crafted with the utmost care & precision. They truly represent the best that we can do. No expense was spared in the farming or crafting of these wines. We cherry-picked the best blocks & restricted yields with the singular goal of harvesting the very best fruit. We took our winemaking efforts to the next level…we took it to 11. We double sorted the grapes to ensure only the best berries made it into our fermenters. We aged the wines exclusively in French Oak to ensure immense pleasure upon release. The wines are rich & decadent, yet balanced, pure & varietally correct.
Brand Story
These wines have been works-in-progress for a decade or more. These new releases rank amongst the smallest production wines that I have ever released. They are all Estate Grown & crafted with the utmost care & precision. They truly represent the best that we can do. No expense was spared in the farming or crafting of these wines. We cherry-picked the best blocks & restricted yields with the singular goal of harvesting the very best fruit. We took our winemaking efforts to the next level…we took it to 11. We double sorted the grapes to ensure only the best berries made it into our fermenters. We aged the wines exclusively in French Oak to ensure immense pleasure upon release. The wines are rich & decadent, yet balanced, pure & varietally correct.
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