Outward Wines 'Curtis Vineyard' Cabernet Franc Santa Ynez Valley, 2021

Outward Wines 'Curtis Vineyard' Cabernet Franc Santa Ynez Valley, 2021

Regular price $43.00

This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grown in the Santa Ynez Valley. The vineyard's ideal location allows for optimal ripening thanks to diurnal shift - warm days and cool nights. 50% whole cluster fermentation and 21 days of skin contact, for a combination of juicy vibrant fruit and structure. Aged in oak for 10 months and bottled without fining or filtration. This Cab Franc boasts classic aromas of black currant and green peppercorn, and a savory, subtly spicy palate. We would pair this with lamb or beef gyros, and roasted potatoes tossed in lemon, olive oil, sea salt, and oregano.

  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Light Tannins
  • Organic
  • High Acid

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PAIRS well WITH

  • Red Meat
  • Poultry
  • Grilled Foods

Details

From the Winery: Located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, the position of Curtis Vineyard benefits from both relative warmth during the day and extreme diurnal temperature shifts at night. This ensures superior ripening of Bordeaux and Rhone varietals, while allowing the grapes to retain acidity.

In 2022, the grapes spent 21 days on the skins and were fermented with 50% whole cluster inclusion. We performed only gentle pour-overs to encourage carbonic maceration character in the whole clusters. After fermentation, the wine was basket pressed and aged in neutral French oak barrels for 10 months before bottling without fining or filtration in July 2023.

This Cab Franc offers lively fruit character as well as approachable pyrazines. Aromas of sun-kissed chile peppers, fresh pomegranate, black currant, and mineral pack a punch on the palate. The wine is both delightfully spicy on the nose and fruit-forward on the palate, with energetic tannins and vibrant acidity.

Only 72 cases produced.

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