Winemaker’s Note: Is Brandee biased? Yes. However, this wine is built to age. Just make sure you secure enough bottles; one to drink now and a few more to go on the aging journey.
On the nose: Blueberry, wet gravel, herbs province, vanilla (Demptos), lime
On the palate: Blueberry, sage, thyme, vanilla, green pepper, balanced fruit, tannins, and acid; delicious!
Food pairing ideas: Triple cream brie and crusty bread! Game meats would be heavenly. Pork with roasted rosemary potato + mushroom pan sauce. Vegetarian ideas include baked stuffed green peppers or eggplant parmesan.
Tech Details:
AVA
Yakima Valley
Varietal Composition
100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyards
34% Olsen
26% Red Willow
24% Stoneridge
16% Ciel du Cheval
Oak Program
34% Once Filled
24% New American
24% Neutral
18% New French
Cases Produced
310
Alcohol %
14.7%
Volume
750 mL
About Foundation wines:
Each vintage, we select a series of extraordinary wines upon which our reputation will rest. These "Foundation" wines represent the best we have to offer. Built from the earth up, in partnership with talented farmers and mother nature, these bottles are born from carefully chosen rows of vines rooted in thoughtfully cultivated land. Focus by a devoted husband-and-wife team, combined with charm from every unique barrel create wines that truly honor each varietal. Our approach is simple and solid: we buy the most spectacular grapes available and treat them with respect - this is the integrity that we demand. After all, structural integrity always depends on a solid foundation.
34% Olsen, 26% Red Willow, 24% Stoneridge, 16% Ciel du Cheval
