This is sourced from the Weinbau Vineyard, which tends to be one of the best sources of Cabernet Franc in the state. Head winemaker Billo Naravane aged this wine for 18 months in French oak, as this also underwent native yeast fermentation. Moderately tannic, the wine has flavors of black tea, sage, blackberry and black olive with black cherry. Dense and masculine, this wine has a gorgeous mouthfeel with a strong minerality. While this wine will cellar beautifully into the next decade, it is impossible to resist right now. (Best 2016-2026) - September, 2016 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: September, 2016
- Producer: Rasa Vineyards
- Vintage: 2014
- Drinking Window: 2016-2026
- Estimated Value: $35
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington
- Appellation: Walla Walla
- Importer: N/A