Absolution Cellars Cabernet Franc
2022, Alisos Canyon AVA, Santa Barbara County, USA
Absolution Cellars Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc
Absolution Cellars
About the Wine
100% Cabernet Franc. These DeRose-clone grapes hail from the biodynamically-farmed Martian Ranch Vineyard and spent 28 months aging in neutral French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
A deep garnet emanating from a Hawaiian sunset in the glass, grilled cherry, fig, white pepper, star anise, and herbs on the nose, with notes of smoky bacon, cinnamon, and dark cherry truffle dusted with cocoa powder, and just a hint of that herbaceous funk that Cab Franc (Frunk?) is famous for, featuring a smooth creamy finish with velvety tannins that linger like a long hug.
Pairing Notes
Pair with roasted lamb, lasagna, rib eye, blue cheese crumbles and aged cheddar.