Cabernet Franc Since 2006 Allora has been making this remarkable wine. All the fruit in this wine is grown on our own estate in St. Helena. The unique micro-climate and soil conditions are ideal for growing Cabernet Franc. We believe great wines start in the vineyard.
Vintage: 2015 Harvest Notes: Problem free harvest that produced clean, healthy grapes resulting in high-quality wines despite the drought and a very small crop with a little uneven ripening. Picking ended in October. Blend: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2014 Harvest Notes: A dream vintage, with high quality throughout. Drought conditions and small crop size did prove to be minor irritants. Everything was ready to pick in mid- August. Tasting Notes: In true Cabernet Franc fashion, floral and herbaceous aromas accent wood and spice. Blend: 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2013 Harvest Notes: An ideal growing season with dry conditions and a long, sunny summer. Despite being a drought year it is worthy to be called superior. Tasting Notes: True to its character, you’ll enjoy floral aromas with accents of leather and spice. Blend: 78% Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2012 Harvest Notes: An ideal season with no frosts, a mild spring and summer and a tranquil fall. We are elated by the quality and quantity of the 2012 harvest. There is a level of excellence that supersedes past vintages, going back decades. Tasting Notes: Cabernet Franc is elegant and delicious, with flavors of plum, blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, rose and sandalwood. A round full palate balances the opulent finish. Blend: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Vintage: 2011 Harvest Notes: A cold, wet spring, a late fruit set, a mild summer and a harvest that dragged on into November, bedeviled by rain. We were able to salvage the season by picking the entire vineyard in one day. Tasting Notes: A delicate purple-red coloring, scents of black pepper, rhubarb, strawberry, melon and red cherry ending in a velvety, dusty, smooth texture and a bright, lingering finish. Blend: 86% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2010 Harvest Notes: The growing season began cool and wet and delayed harvest drastically. A late August heat wave sent the temperatures from the mid-70s to 110. Careful observance was a must! Tasting Notes: This is an aromatic floral wine with hints of dried fruit, wild blueberries and espresso. It pairs beautifully with grilled mushrooms, artisanal cheeses and a butterflied Leg of Lamb. Blend: 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2009 Harvest Notes: Things went fairly smoothly and grapes were picked at optimal ripening levels, capping a summer of mild, steady weather. We were excited about the young wine's color, flavor, acids and tannins. Tasting Notes: A resonant wine loaded with personality, this Cabernet Franc shows gorgeous mid-palate richness while notes of tobacco, espresso, mocha and sweet herbs add complexity. Blend: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2008 Harvest Notes: Drought preceded a hard frost, which led to an uneven set and a small crop, but after that it was smooth sailing ending in great relief. Tasting Notes: This silky, soft and subtle wine opens up to hints of delicate herbs mingled with lush floral notes concluding with an undeniable dark berry characteristic and lingering finish. Blend: 78% Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2007 Harvest Notes: Cold winter grew into warmer spring bringing early budding, bloom and set in the vineyards. A heat spike boosted the sugar development that complemented the excellent acid structures. Tasting Notes: This epic vintage reveals notes of herbs, cedar, spice box, and fruit with beautiful density, delightful tannins, a mid-weight feel in the mouth ending with a simply stunning finish. Blend: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Vintage: 2006 Harvest Notes: One of the top vintages of the decade but not one where "the wines make themselves." A cool, wet spring led to slow ripening while heat spikes in July caused worry of sunburn resulting in an expensive farming year. Tasting Notes: Elegantly balanced, rich and full-bodied, with deep, supple black currant, herb, cedar and spice. It is tight, focused and structured, ending with a long, complex finish. Blend: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
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