Grape(s): Cabernet Franc
Location: Loire Valley, France
Tasting Notes: Bright ruby. Raspberry, violet and a green pepper snap on the nose, with a stony, iron-laced undertone. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with a grippy, herbal finish that is unmistakably Cabernet Franc.
Notes: Organic farming, light extraction and no heavy oak: this is Loire Cabernet Franc in a drink-me-now register, lifted rather than weighty.
Food Pairing: Great with roast chicken, pork chops, mushrooms, goat cheese and anything off the grill with herbs.
Winery Story: A small Loire Valley estate working organically in the Cabernet Franc heartland. The wines are vinified gently and bottled young, made to be opened at the table rather than kept.
