2020FlorezSweetCavendishCabernetFranc,SantaCruz,California

<p>Winemaker’s note: “The focus at Florèz Wines has always been French varieties and I can’t help myself but try different varieties when the opportunity arises. While I am largely inspired by the Cab Francs of the Loire this is unabashedly a rustic Californian expression boasting ripeness and structure. Sweet Cavendish is a brand of sweet pipe tobacco that I felt matched the mood of this wine.”</p><p>Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc</p><p>2020</p><p>Vineyard: Cooper Garrod, Santa Cruz Mountains. Sandy Clay Loam – Eroded Alluvial soil. Organic (CCOF), historically dry- farmed but the drought has prompted them to introduce irrigation when needed.</p><p>Making of: Fermented in a concrete, beeswax-lined fermenter. 80% whole cluster and 20% destemmed for juice, with a combination of pumpovers and punchdowns to keep the native fermentation happy. After 2 weeks, the fruit was pressed at dryness. The wine was aged in barrel for 18 months sur lie – James’s first over-vintaged wine. One racking and bottled, with no sulfites added at any point. </p>