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Ironstone Cabernet Franc 2020

Overview

Balanced, with a medium body. Expressive aromas of bright red berry fruits are mixed with light spice notes and a hint of fresh herbs. The palate offers flavors of red cherry and raspberry with vanilla- oak undertones.

Wine Facts

Winemaker Notes
Cabernet Franc is an ancient French grape varietal linked as one of Cabernet Sauvignon’s parent grapes (crossed with Sauvignon Blanc).

In 1926, the Kautz family began farming in the Lodi region. The winery grows the majority of its Cabernet Franc in two of Lodi’s Sub-AVAs – Alta Mesa (100 feet above sea level) and Sloughhouse (590 feet above sea level with a more diverse topography, and slightly warmer climate). This wine is aged for 2 months in new French Oak. Ironstone Vineyards uses crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials, and drip irrigation to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed. In addition, the winery places owl and wood duck boxes around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats.

Serving Hints

Vegan friendly. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled with grilled meats, fowl (turkey, chicken), roasted pork tenderloin, as well as rich, dark chocolate desserts.


Producer: Ironstone Vineyards
Region:  Lodi, California
Country: United States  
Wine Composition: 85% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Teroldego
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 5.81 G/L
Residual Sugar: 2.3 G/L
pH: 3.43

Press Highlights

2021: 91 Pts 'Silver Medal' - California State Fair Wine Competition 2024
2014: 'Best Buy' Wine Enthusiast, June 2016
2013: 'Best Buy' Wine Enthusiast, Aug 2014
2013: Silver - Calaveras County Wine Competition, May 2015
2013: Washington Post, Feb 2015
2011: 89 Pts “Best Buy” Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2014
2011: ‘Gold Medal’ San Francisco International Wine Competition, Jul 2014 
2011:  Silver - SAKURA 2014, Japan Women’s Wine Awards, Mar 2014
Ironstone Vineyards 2012 Grower of the Year, John Kautz Family, California Association of Wine Grape Growers, Jan 2012
Ironstone Vineyards, 2011 Best of Lodi Award, US Commerce Association, Sept 2011
Ironstone Vineyards 2014 Top 25 Most Awesome Tasting Rooms in California,  IntoWine, Michael Cervin, May 2014


 
 
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