2009 Firestone Cabernet Franc, Santa Ynez Valley
| Vintage: | 2009 |
| Wine Type: | Red Wine |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Franc |
| Appellation: | Santa Ynez Valley |
| PH: | 3.71 |
| Barrel Aging: | |
| 20 Months in French and Hungarian | |
| 25% | New |
| Bottling Date: | July 2011 |
| Tannin: | 5.6 g/L |
| Alcohol %: | 14.3 |
| Ratings: | 90 Points & Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast, September 2012 |
| Vineyard Notes: | 100% Firestone Estate Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley Founded in 1972, Firestone was the first major estate winery established in the Santa Ynez Valley. Our 400 acres of historic vineyards lie 34 miles from the cold Pacific Ocean creating a moderate, arid climate and extremely long growing season. In recent years we have developed proprietary viticulture protocols that take full advantage of the complex soils and many exposures on our estate. Our unique growing conditions and intense farming techniques yield wines that are concentrated, elegant and firmly structured. 2009 had a fairly wet winter with average rain fall. Little rain from May to September, together with cool temperatures throughout the summer, led to moderate vine vigor and average fruit yields. The late heat spikes from mid-August to late September allowed for an extended hang time and the development of concentrated flavors. |
| Winemaker Notes: | Our 2009 Cabernet Franc has aromas of black currants, violets and raspberries, with hints of mocha, clove, and vanilla. The palate shows fine-grain textured tannins, with a full, even weight and structure. |
90 Points & Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast, September 2012
100% Firestone Estate Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley Founded in 1972, Firestone was the first major estate winery established in the Santa Ynez Valley. Our 400 acres of historic vineyards lie 34 miles from the cold Pacific Ocean creating a moderate, arid climate and extremely long growing season. In recent years we have developed proprietary viticulture protocols that take full advantage of the complex soils and many exposures on our estate. Our unique growing conditions and intense farming techniques yield wines that are concentrated, elegant and firmly structured. 2009 had a fairly wet winter with average rain fall. Little rain from May to September, together with cool temperatures throughout the summer, led to moderate vine vigor and average fruit yields. The late heat spikes from mid-August to late September allowed for an extended hang time and the development of concentrated flavors.
Our 2009 Cabernet Franc has aromas of black currants, violets and raspberries, with hints of mocha, clove, and vanilla. The palate shows fine-grain textured tannins, with a full, even weight and structure.