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Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars Cabernet Franc(2002)
- Winery:
- Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Franc
- Region:
- USA > New York > Finger Lakes
- Type:
- Red Wine
- 2006
Other Vintages
- Guide to Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars
- Learn about Cabernet Franc wines
- Guide to Finger Lakes's wines
- Guide to USA's wines
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Vinification:
The Cabernet Franc grapes were crushed and destemmed into an open-top fermenter before yeast inoculation. The tank was punched down twice daily to extract the color and soft tannins found in the grape skins. The grapes were gently pressed, after dryness, before inoculation with malolactic bacteria. At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the Cabernet Franc wine was racked, SO2 adjusted and transferred to barrels. The wine was aged 9 months in French and American oak barrels before egg white fining and bottling. This wine was not cold stabilized and will show tartrate read more...crystals in the bottle.
Description:
The 2002 Cabernet Franc reflects the growing conditions of the Vintage with its medium body and crisp fruity aromas. This fruitier style is more reminiscent of a Loire Valley Cabernet Franc than its more structured Bordeaux counter part. It presents a combination of fruity and earthy elements typically found in this grape variety with aromas of cherry, blackberry and cranberry as well as the spicy and earthy tones. On the palate, this wine displays great elegance with good acidity, moderate tannins and bright berry fruit.
Analysis:
Alcohol: 12.0 %
Acidity: .59 g/100 ml
pH: 3.58
Sugar: < .2 % (hide)
The Cabernet Franc grapes were crushed and destemmed into an open-top fermenter before yeast inoculation. The tank was punched down twice daily to extract the color and soft tannins found in the grape skins. The grapes were gently pressed, after dryness, before inoculation with malolactic bacteria. At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the Cabernet Franc wine was racked, SO2 adjusted and transferred to barrels. The wine was aged 9 months in French and American oak barrels before egg white fining and bottling. This wine was not cold stabilized and will show tartrate read more...crystals in the bottle.
Description:
The 2002 Cabernet Franc reflects the growing conditions of the Vintage with its medium body and crisp fruity aromas. This fruitier style is more reminiscent of a Loire Valley Cabernet Franc than its more structured Bordeaux counter part. It presents a combination of fruity and earthy elements typically found in this grape variety with aromas of cherry, blackberry and cranberry as well as the spicy and earthy tones. On the palate, this wine displays great elegance with good acidity, moderate tannins and bright berry fruit.
Analysis:
Alcohol: 12.0 %
Acidity: .59 g/100 ml
pH: 3.58
Sugar: < .2 % (hide)
