Steele Cabernet Franc 2012

Price18.00

Vintage2012

AppellationLake County

WinerySteele Wines

Alcohol14.50%

Production1,500 cases

Bottle Size750 ml

CategoryRed Wine

Aging ProgramBarrel aged 14 months in French and American oak barrels (30% new)

Oak OriginFrench and American

Total Acidity6.00 g/L

pH3.74

The Steele Cabernet Franc 2012 is a lovely fruity red wine, with moderate tannins and a nicely persistent finish. This red wine will be welcome at your next dinner party, and it pairs very nicely with herb-crusted leg of lamb, juicy beef burgers, or an assortment of cheeses (be sure to include goat cheese). This wine benefited from the warm, dry 2012 growing season. Periodic heat waves produced grapes that were lush, ripe, and brightly acidic. The resulting wine vintage is fruity, satisfying, and balanced.

Wine QualitiesFruity, Moderate tannin