2019 Cabernet Franc - 750 ml
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| Vintage | 2019 |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Stillwater Creek |
| Harvest Date | 10/07/2019 |
| Alcohol | 14.70% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 07/29/2021 |
| Cases Produced | 392 |
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VINTAGE |
WINE |
RATING |
REVIEWER |
QUOTED REVIEW |
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2019 |
Cabernet Franc |
93 |
Dr. Owen Bargreen, WA Wine Blog |
The 2019 Cabernet Franc combines 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, as this was stored in 39% new French oak before bottling. The beautiful black and red florals greet you already, showing notes of black raspberry and bay leaf. The palate is very smooth and soft with a polished texture. While obviously not a big wine, this is seamless and elegant Cabernet Franc by winemaker Erica Orr, with its salty undertones that wonderfully showcases the Stillwater Creek Vineyard in a cooler vintage. Drink 2023-2034 |
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2019 |
Cabernet Franc |
92 - Cellar Stocker |
Sean P. Sullivan, Northwest Wine Report |
Blended with 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, the aromas draw you in, with notes of dark chocolate, black cherry, flower, herb, cinnamon stick, and spice, mixing fruit and barrel. The black fruit flavors are rich and focused, showing intensity and layering, along with a lightly creamy feel from barrel aging. Espresso notes linger on the finish. It has a big-time yum factor. Best from 2025 to 2031. 14.8% alcohol. Micro-agglomerated cork. 125 cases produced. |
Consulting Winemaker
Erica Orr has worked in the wine industry since 1998. Her first harvest was with Cathy Corison in the Napa Valley. That experience prompted Erica to enroll in the enology master’s degree program at UC Davis where she researched the indigenous yeast microflora in native chardonnay barrel fermentations. She completed her master’s degree in 2003.
In addition to her master’s degree from UC Davis, Erica’s scientific training includes a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from UC Berkeley and three years of research experience as a biochemistry lab technician for 2009 Nobel Laureate Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn at UC San Francisco.
As a San Francisco Bay Area native, she is passionate about food and wine, and dedicated to quality-oriented, thoughtful winemaking.
