2018 Labyrinth Cabernet Franc
 
Notes: Black currants, raspberry, plum, vanilla and violet with a touch of cedar.  Soft tannins provide an amazing mouthfeel and drinking experience.   
 
Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County
 
Vineyard: Mateo’s Vineyard
 
Harvest Date: Sept. 10, 2018
 
Vineyard Mgmt: North/South orientation, planted to VSP trellis. Bulk of vineyard fruit destined for estate grown Tantara label.
 
Vinification: Hand sorted, destemmed with extended cold soak with saignee.  Inoculated with RPIS.  Pump-overs initially then punch-downs after peak fermentation.
 
Composition: 100% Cab Franc
 
Juice Stats:  Brix 26.1, pH 3.95, TA 0.367
 
Cooperage:  25% new French oak, 25% new American oak, 50% 2nd  & 3rd use French and American oak barrels
 
Production: 100 cases
 
Alcohol: 14.4%