*Seven Directions Fruitvale Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Franc Rosé 2022 – Almost Sold Out!

Viticulture & Winemaking:

Sourced from a single vineyard this Cabernet Franc rosé was sustainably farmed on the sun-drenched Fruitvale Ridge Vineyard, located in Osoyoos B.C. The soil for these 15-year-old vines has a main layer of larger rock and shale, followed by gravel, loam and some clay. Well rooted on 3309C stock and grafted with clone 331. 2022 season saw one of the coldest springs in many years, with late budbreak and uneven vine growth. Heat domes in the summer, but mother nature gave us arguably the best October in recent memory to ripen the abundant crops. The wine shows the vintage with nice weight, concentrated flavours, and a touch of creaminess. Using minimalist low intervention winemaking, these grapes were hand harvested October 19^th 2022 , with 23.24 brix. The grapes were crushed immediately with no skin contact. Lightly pressed, and fermented at a cool temperature in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and aroma. Battonage in tank was performed once a week during fermentation for added texture and mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes:

From a vineyard located in Oliver (15 year old vines), this fantastic Cab Franc rosé was fermented 100% in stainless steel tanks. It delivers a stunning, soft and voluptuous texture and mouthfeel. The aromas jump out of the glass with classic Cab Franc expression like white peach, nectarine, red apple, orchard fruit and roses. The palate is also generous in terms of flavours, delivering a very expressive and well-rounded wine: the first wave comes in with flavours of strawberry, cantaloupe, white peach and a small amount of red berries like fresh cherry and a hint of blueberry tea. Later, the mid palate displays that unmistaken savouriness of the Fruitvale Vineyard. The finish is juicy and mouthwatering, with a nice sequence of white spices before closing on a note of distinctive salinity.

344 cases made designed by hand.

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Vintage: 2022
PH: 3.37 g/l
TA: 6.0 g/l
RS: 1.2 g/l
ABV: 13.5%
Volume: 750ml
344 cases designed by hand

Accolades

91+pts Carl's Wine Club (CWC, 13/4/23)